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FP11 ZZN

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,232 mi
Last recorded119,232 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 ZZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 119,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens cracking (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens cracking (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade

Fail 13 May 2025 119,232 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens cracking (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens cracking (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade

Fail 16 Apr 2025 119,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle trailing arm bush excessively worn causing excessive movement to rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle trailing arm bush excessively worn causing excessive movement to rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump pan is leaking badly oil is sprayed under the entire lenth of vehicle . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side rear tyre has 2mm of tread remaining.

rear silencer is leaking exhaust pipe is perforated to silencer.

Pass 24 Apr 2024 109,287 miles

engine is leaking oil quite badly .

Fail 24 Apr 2024 109,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine is leaking oil quite badly .

Pass 24 Apr 2023 97,789 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 97,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak mcpherson strut leaking damping effected. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 87,681 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 87,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak mcpherson strut leaking . (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2021 77,921 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 77,921 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 67,921 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 59,387 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 59,387 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,348 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 49,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin

Pass 10 May 2017 41,775 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 31,259 miles

Front exhaust hanger split / corroded. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ns and os + attachment brackets (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

corrosion to some underbody components

exhaust system corroded

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 17 May 2016 31,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PRS: replaced both aero blades (8.2.2)

Front exhaust hanger split / corroded. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ns and os + attachment brackets (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

corrosion to some underbody components

exhaust system corroded

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 27 May 2015 25,742 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 20,085 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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FP11 ZZN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FP11 ZZN, 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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FP11 ZZN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 June 2011.

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