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FD11 ZSU

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,671 mi
Last recorded58,671 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 58,671 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 58,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 58,094 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake cables, outer casing deteriorated

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 56,973 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake cables, outer casing deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 55,542 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake cables, outer casing deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear axle beam

Fail 4 Jan 2023 55,542 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake cables, outer casing deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 30 Dec 2021 53,836 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2020 52,490 miles

Engine breather hose deteriorated

Middle & rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s & n/s parking brake cables, outer casings deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2019 51,285 miles

Engine breather hose deteriorated.

Middle & rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked & perished. (5.2.3 (e))

o/s & n/s parking brake cables, outer casings deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 48,334 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,861 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,902 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 39,379 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 32,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 23,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZSU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

FD11 ZSU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 August 2011.

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The MOT history for FD11 ZSU 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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