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FY11 ZDL

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,994 mi
Last recorded118,994 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 ZDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 118,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 108,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 104,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BUSH WORN (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BUSH WORN (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 104,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BUSH WORN (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BUSH WORN (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 99,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 95,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 95,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,046 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 81,290 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,932 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,857 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,376 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,896 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 29,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust backbox outer skin corrorded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,192 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FY11 ZDL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 FY11 ZDL, 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 FY11 ZDL registered?

FY11 ZDL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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