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FR11 DWF

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,347 mi
Last recorded103,347 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 DWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 103,347 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,495 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 95,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 89,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,614 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 81,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 76,277 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,557 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,532 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 58,740 miles

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2019 58,740 miles

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,838 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,401 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,675 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,716 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 20,535 miles

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

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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FR11 DWF 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 82.4%.

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 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 FR11 DWF, 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 FR11 DWF registered?

FR11 DWF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is FR11 DWF safe to buy?

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