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FD11 ZLV

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,166 mi
Last recorded106,166 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 ZLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 106,166 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 103,699 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop loose

Fail 12 Aug 2021 103,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop loose

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 99,911 miles

Advise coil springs corroded.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 95,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,039 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 90,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,093 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres side walls deteriorated and perished

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2017 83,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres side walls deteriorated and perished

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

auto stop start light is on

Fail 25 Oct 2016 70,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

auto stop start light is on

Fail 29 Jul 2016 69,618 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2015 56,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2014 47,391 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,391 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 ZLV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZLV, 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 FD11 ZLV registered?

FD11 ZLV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 August 2011.

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