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KS11 LVJ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,336 mi
Last recorded127,336 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS11 LVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 127,336 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 125,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 120,943 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,197 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 119,190 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover may be split at fitting point (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2019 118,398 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 118,398 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 110,156 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 110,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,246 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 95,244 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 80,915 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 80,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,139 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 64,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,475 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty not holed

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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KS11 LVJ 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 64.7%.

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 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 KS11 LVJ, 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 KS11 LVJ registered?

KS11 LVJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is KS11 LVJ safe to buy?

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