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LF11 XWT

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,210 mi
Last recorded82,210 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF11 XWT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 82,210 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp bolt snapped, strap still present. (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush delaminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 82,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter unattached. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shock upper bush has excessive play. (5.3.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp bolt snapped, strap still present. (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush delaminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear cases corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 80,973 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 80,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 79,300 miles

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 78,094 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 74,235 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 74,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 69,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle sticking

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible leak from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,877 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,687 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,099 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 May 2016 32,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 13 May 2015 27,897 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 27,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 24,376 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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LF11 XWT is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LF11 XWT, 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 LF11 XWT registered?

LF11 XWT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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