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LO11 DTK

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,245 mi
Last recorded84,245 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 DTK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,245 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 84,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,196 miles

Central Front Exhaust mount defective next to cat area corroded

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 77,196 miles

Central Front Exhaust mount defective next to cat area corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low now adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 64,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Clamp missing on exhaust rear and clamp cracked front advise

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall perished and small splits strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face of disc advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 60,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 60,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 57,445 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 57,383 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 57,351 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 53,751 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 53,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 50,658 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 41,402 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 41,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 29,755 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 29,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 22,415 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 14,857 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 4,629 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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LO11 DTK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

LO11 DTK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 July 2011.

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