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FR11 DWO

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,938 mi
Last recorded79,938 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 DWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,938 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 79,938 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake performance borderline pass

Pass 8 Aug 2024 75,051 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 75,051 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,534 miles

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

Offside Front strut top mount has play

Offside washer poor

Fail 26 Jul 2023 67,533 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front strut top mount has play

Offside washer poor

Pass 3 Aug 2022 58,072 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 49,414 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 49,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 49,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both no.plate bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 36,047 miles

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

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

Offside hand brake shroud has slight damage

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

exhaust back box and clamp corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 25,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear bump stops have slight damage

Pass 4 Aug 2018 18,974 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,245 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 15,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 10,996 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 8,864 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 6,815 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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FR11 DWO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FR11 DWO, 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 DWO registered?

FR11 DWO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 2011.

Is FR11 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 DWO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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