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FH11 LZU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,015 mi
Last recorded75,015 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH11 LZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 75,015 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 71,031 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 69,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,794 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,414 miles

Front both rusted

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

rear axle rusted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 50,556 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti-roll bar D bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front strut top mounts worn

Both rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front Macpherson struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 48,056 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,560 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 42,560 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 40,522 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 36,321 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,087 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 32,087 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 24,114 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2014 17,468 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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FH11 LZU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 FH11 LZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH11 LZU registered?

FH11 LZU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 August 2011.

Is FH11 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH11 LZU 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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