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FY11 ZHP

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,270 mi
Last recorded52,270 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 ZHP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 52,270 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 50,885 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 49,839 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,577 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 47,526 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 47,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,080 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 45,107 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 42,793 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,919 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded

small cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,276 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front outer tyre wall scuffed

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 15 Mar 2017 38,276 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front outer tyre wall scuffed

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,167 miles

Offside Front slight oil leak on drive shaft seal slight on n/s seal

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear section corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 31,287 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear section corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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 ZHP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY11 ZHP, 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 FY11 ZHP registered?

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

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