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KM11 WJL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,386 mi
Last recorded98,386 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM11 WJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 98,386 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 98,385 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,691 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 81,803 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 81,803 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 70,149 miles

Central Upper brake light not working

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 70,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Upper brake light not working

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,306 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight deterioration

front brake pads worn low

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2016 45,325 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 38,016 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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KM11 WJL is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KM11 WJL, 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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KM11 WJL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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