CarVerify

Free Car Check

KW11 UMH

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,975 mi
Last recorded50,975 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationKW11 UMH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 50,975 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 50,975 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 46,967 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 46,967 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 42,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin peeling

Fail 12 Sep 2023 42,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 12 Sep 2022 32,900 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking in treads slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 29,298 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 25,924 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 25,923 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 20,448 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 18,624 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 12,258 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 11,840 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 10,816 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 9,588 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,220 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

KW11 UMH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol 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 KW11 UMH, 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 KW11 UMH?

You can check the full history of KW11 UMH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KW11 UMH registered?

KW11 UMH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is KW11 UMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW11 UMH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW11 UMH 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 KW11 UMH. 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.