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KV11 LDA

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,980 mi
Last recorded79,980 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 LDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 79,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 79,977 miles

Brake cable insecure Both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,436 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,798 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,750 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,794 miles

Corrosion around rear axle beam.

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 50,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 43,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 38,917 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 38,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 33,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 29,741 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 22,252 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 22,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 17,672 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 13,303 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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KV11 LDA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 KV11 LDA, 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 KV11 LDA registered?

KV11 LDA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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