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FD60 DWA

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,303 mi
Last recorded68,303 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD60 DWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 68,303 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 68,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 68,284 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,204 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 62,570 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 62,569 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,574 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 52,574 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,005 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,624 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 41,862 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower suspension arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 41,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower suspension arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 35,146 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is low and worn on edges of the tread

Fail 23 Jan 2017 35,145 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower suspension arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front tyre is just legal ... advice change

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre is just legal .... advice change

Pass 16 Jan 2016 28,990 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2016 28,986 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2015 19,384 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deterated

Fail 17 Jan 2015 19,226 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deterated

Pass 18 Jan 2014 10,425 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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FD60 DWA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FD60 DWA, 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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FD60 DWA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 2011.

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