CarVerify

Free Car Check

KN11 XMG

2011 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,552 mi
Last recorded114,552 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 XMG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 114,552 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))

Front bothsides engine mounting and gearbox mounting

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 114,552 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))

Front bothsides engine mounting and gearbox mounting

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 114,337 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 114,337 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,000 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside And Offside Front Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 104,938 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside And Offside Front Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 96,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,187 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 90,187 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 86,592 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 86,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,643 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 79,643 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,144 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 71,144 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,163 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 52,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has had an impact (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshners hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged has had an impact on outer rim which is distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,207 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 41,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,589 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KN11 XMG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KN11 XMG, 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

How do I check the history of KN11 XMG?

You can check the full history of KN11 XMG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KN11 XMG registered?

KN11 XMG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is KN11 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN11 XMG shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN11 XMG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KN11 XMG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.