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FD11 ZNC

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,648 mi
Last recorded85,648 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 ZNC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,648 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2024 80,695 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 75,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 75,631 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 70,633 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 64,739 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 64,691 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust broken on flexable coupling ,all exhaust corroded badly rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 58,277 miles

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 58,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 50,067 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 50,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 40,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 33,805 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED.

Fail 21 Jul 2017 33,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,319 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not blowing

nearside rear lamp lens cover broken

small cracks in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,760 miles

crack to nearside rear lamp

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 ZNC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZNC, 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 ZNC registered?

FD11 ZNC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is FD11 ZNC safe to buy?

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