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LP11 PRV

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,479 mi
Last recorded24,479 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP11 PRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 24,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm corroded on spring buckets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 21,068 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 21,068 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 19,571 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder in screen area ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 18,470 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder lower screen area ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 18,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder lower screen area ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 17,120 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective corroded / fractured near Engine Sump area (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords especially - side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords especially - side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder - lower screen area ()

Fail 25 Apr 2022 17,120 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective corroded / fractured near Engine Sump area (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords especially - side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords especially - side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder - lower screen area ()

Pass 21 Apr 2021 15,745 miles

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights up and down switches, are on left hand side of dash binnacle ()

Pass 22 Apr 2020 14,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test of screen area ,device holder ()

Fail 22 Apr 2020 14,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test of screen area ,device holder ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 13,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish / age crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish / age crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,810 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,080 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 9,171 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 6,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 4,670 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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LP11 PRV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LP11 PRV, 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 LP11 PRV registered?

LP11 PRV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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