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FL11 OPB

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,375 mi
Last recorded79,375 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 OPB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 79,375 miles

Baffles loose in rear exhaust box

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from rear exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower radiator pipe damp

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged and holding water

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,352 miles

Chips to screen

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror cover missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens broken and holding water

Rear Axel beam corroding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Rear Axle corroding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 75,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Rear Lamp lens condensating/holding water

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

Rear Axle corroding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,372 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake noisy

reverse lamps inop

Fail 16 Nov 2022 73,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake noisy

reverse lamps inop

Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,034 miles

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

n/s/r light condensated & holding water

Fail 17 Nov 2021 71,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

n/s/r light condensated & holding water

Pass 19 Nov 2020 68,349 miles

N/S/R lamp condensated

O/S/F and N/S/F lower wishbone inner bushes perishing and splitting

O/S/F and N/S/F top shock top mounting caps corroding

all warning lamps on with side lights on

rear brake noise

Fail 19 Nov 2020 68,349 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R lamp condensated

O/S/F and N/S/F lower wishbone inner bushes perishing and splitting

O/S/F and N/S/F top shock top mounting caps corroding

all warning lamps on with side lights on

both front brakes binding on slightly

rear brake noise

Pass 25 Nov 2019 66,891 miles

Offside Front door handle sticks open

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2019 66,890 miles

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected permit blocking view of road (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door handle sticks open

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **below 2mm** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,871 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 58,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 55,322 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,881 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Rear exhaust box corroded badly but not blowing

coolant leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,659 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,132 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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FL11 OPB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL11 OPB, 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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FL11 OPB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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