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ET11 XXL

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,534 mi
Last recorded91,534 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 XXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 91,534 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded and springs and shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 85,331 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle unit has surface rust

Pass 1 Aug 2023 70,989 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,144 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened topmount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2022 58,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened topmount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 53,327 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 53,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,579 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 45,590 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 45,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,631 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 31,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,411 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,706 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 XXL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

ET11 XXL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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