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L444 DLT

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,711 mi
Last recorded52,711 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 DLT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 52,711 miles

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2026 52,692 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak at from joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 44,142 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 40,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 38,387 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 38,387 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 36,091 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake is binding slightly.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 34,018 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 32,199 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 29,671 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 27,274 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 27,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 25,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,970 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside non-obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2015 17,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside non-obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,760 miles

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

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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L444 DLT is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 L444 DLT, 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 L444 DLT registered?

L444 DLT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for L444 DLT 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.

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