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FD11 ACU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,303 mi
Last recorded68,303 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 ACU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 68,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 62,871 miles

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

Rear axel corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 50,975 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 49,737 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 47,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TAIL EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND CENTER CLAMP MISSING

Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust pipe clamp missing but still secure.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,576 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge, close to cords

Pass 7 Sep 2018 39,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer outer skin corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 36,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,082 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,849 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 28,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 25,387 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,387 miles

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

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

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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FD11 ACU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 FD11 ACU, 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 FD11 ACU registered?

FD11 ACU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is FD11 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD11 ACU 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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