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LB11 DMU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,987 mi
Last recorded77,987 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 DMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 77,987 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 77,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 72,562 miles

Central Rear Lower rear axel corroded

Offside Front slight play in top shocker mount

Fail 25 Nov 2024 72,562 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Rear Lower rear axel corroded

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

Offside Front slight play in top shocker mount

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 67,612 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 64,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 59,867 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 59,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak from front join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 52,561 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 48,016 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 44,803 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,082 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,508 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,374 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated

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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LB11 DMU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB11 DMU, 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 LB11 DMU registered?

LB11 DMU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 August 2011.

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