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FD11 LVC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,991 mi
Last recorded71,991 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 LVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust mounting rotten off

Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 69,376 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 66,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres perished and cracking

slight blow from back box joint

Pass 18 May 2023 62,965 miles

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

cracking in the tread of both rear tyres

front exhaust mounting broken off

slight blow from exhaust joint

Fail 17 May 2023 62,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

cracking in the tread of both rear tyres

front exhaust mounting broken off

slight blow from exhaust joint

Pass 25 May 2022 60,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly cracking in tread pattern 195/50R 15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 60,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also rear bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly cracking in tread pattern 195/50R 15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 57,306 miles

Engine coolant level at minimum

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 May 2021 57,303 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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))

Engine coolant level at minimum

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 54,872 miles

front wish bone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 24 Jun 2019 52,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 52,313 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 48,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad loom missing

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad wear loom not fitted

Rear Exhaust box deteriated/corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,039 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre edge perished

Offside Rear Tyre edge perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 30,523 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,782 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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FD11 LVC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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