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LO11 ADU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,052 mi
Last recorded77,052 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 ADU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 77,052 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test SECOND time removing from mirror (next mot WILL fail!!) (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror items on windscreen ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 77,025 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror items on windscreen ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 74,929 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,531 miles

advance corrosion underneath

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2022 74,248 miles

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 73,811 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 68,617 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 68,617 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 44,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Seriously worn on Inner-side shoulder. Replacement STRONGLY recommended. 195/45/R16 - 84V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Seriously worn on Inner-side shoulder. Replacement STRONGLY recommended. 195/45/R16 - 84V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Replacement recommended (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Replacement recommended (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 44,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Seriously worn on Inner-side shoulder. Replacement STRONGLY recommended. 195/45/R16 - 84V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Seriously worn on Inner-side shoulder. Replacement STRONGLY recommended. 195/45/R16 - 84V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Replacement recommended (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Replacement recommended (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 44,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 36,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front windscreen wiper blade rubber damaged, but still effective. Recommended change

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2016 27,813 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 27,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 bolt on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,223 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 17,223 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 7,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre damaged slightly, inner sidewall

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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LO11 ADU 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 66.7%.

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 LO11 ADU, 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 LO11 ADU registered?

LO11 ADU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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