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LC11 HKB

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,867 mi
Last recorded78,867 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 HKB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 78,867 miles

Exhaust system corroded. Rear exhaust silencer outer skin split, but the exhaust is not leaking at the time of test and is adequately supported

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 78,867 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system very corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 77,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 76,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 76,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,303 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rea both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 76,303 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rea both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,129 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 67,129 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,582 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 57,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 47,432 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2016 34,739 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 25,034 miles

front wiper blades smeary

nearside front headlight insecure held in place with bumper

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 9 May 2015 25,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades smeary

nearside front headlight insecure held in place with bumper

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 18,568 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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LC11 HKB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LC11 HKB, 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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LC11 HKB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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