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ET11 XVW

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,740 mi
Last recorded54,740 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 XVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 54,740 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 54,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 52,690 miles

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 50,824 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 49,244 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2022 47,869 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,701 miles

195/50/R15/82V. Fronts 7mm. Rears 8mm.

Pass 13 Jul 2019 45,967 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,088 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 38,339 miles

Rear tyres have age related surface cracking

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,040 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,281 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,119 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 15,923 miles

advance wear in the o/s front lower suspension arm ball joint

exhaust rear silencer is corroded

slight wear in the n/s front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 18 Jun 2014 15,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advance wear in the o/s front lower suspension arm ball joint

exhaust rear silencer is corroded

front tyre wear is uneven

slight wear in the n/s front lower suspension arm ball joint

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 XVW is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET11 XVW registered?

ET11 XVW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is ET11 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET11 XVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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