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FG11 ULW

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,880 mi
Last recorded49,880 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 ULW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 49,880 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 45,739 miles

rear axle corroding

Pass 21 May 2024 42,291 miles

air filter loose

all tyres perishing poor condition

Fail 18 May 2024 42,289 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

air filter loose

all tyres perishing poor condition

Pass 23 May 2023 40,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Fail 13 May 2023 40,220 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 21 May 2022 38,584 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 32,535 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 May 2020 31,773 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 25 May 2019 30,055 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 27,133 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 16 May 2018 27,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 May 2017 24,765 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)

Fail 17 May 2017 24,765 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 24 May 2016 21,779 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 18,966 miles

exhaust poor/rusty

Pass 28 May 2014 16,065 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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FG11 ULW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG11 ULW, 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 FG11 ULW registered?

FG11 ULW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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