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ET11 PKN

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,372 mi
Last recorded76,372 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 PKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 76,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 76,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 72,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top-mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (3mm) (175/65r14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (1.6mm) (175/65r14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (175/65r14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 72,356 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top-mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (3mm) (175/65r14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (1.6mm) (175/65r14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (175/65r14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,424 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear exhaust joints poorly sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer mounting rubber heavily perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 59,825 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 59,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 55,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,565 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 52,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 49,575 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area covered in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,736 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 31,563 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,067 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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ET11 PKN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET11 PKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET11 PKN registered?

ET11 PKN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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