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FV11 ZDG

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,780 mi
Last recorded67,780 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 ZDG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 67,780 miles

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 26 Apr 2025 66,573 miles

Rear both rear bump stops insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2024 65,425 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sign of gearbox leak no leak seen (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,165 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 57,970 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shocker casing corrosive. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box deteriorated. !!! (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 51,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shocker casing corrosive. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box deteriorated. !!! (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 47,279 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box deteriorating !!! (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 47,278 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box deteriorating !!! (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,284 miles

back exhaust box deteriorating.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 32,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,702 miles

exhaust rear silencer, outer skin corroded and split.

Pass 24 May 2016 22,483 miles

exhaust rear box corroded.

slight blow at front exhaust joint.

Pass 26 May 2015 17,955 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 21,894 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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FV11 ZDG 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 FV11 ZDG, 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 FV11 ZDG registered?

FV11 ZDG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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The MOT history for FV11 ZDG 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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