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LS11 FZW

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,529 mi
Last recorded68,529 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 FZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 68,529 miles

General corrosion to rear body/chassis and suspension

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 63,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 19 Feb 2024 59,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 55,033 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 55,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 50,679 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 50,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 45,902 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,435 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,141 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre badly cracked on outer wall

Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,600 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 16,404 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 12,337 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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LS11 FZW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS11 FZW, 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 LS11 FZW registered?

LS11 FZW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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