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KM11 WLJ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,695 mi
Last recorded117,695 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM11 WLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 117,695 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 117,694 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 114,679 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 110,554 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 105,983 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,947 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,926 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount play

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount slight movement

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2019 83,511 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount slight movement

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

back box exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 78,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear and offside rear lower spring seats corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres sidewall perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,562 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edges worn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,269 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 WLJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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