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LS11 WKO

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,208 mi
Last recorded93,208 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 93,208 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 93,207 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 84,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,935 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 80,935 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 79,982 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 78,151 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Boot opened from inside

Coolant level low

Coolant residue around radiator & housing

Engine breather hose insecure

Middle & Rear exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Additional brake hose securing clip missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

Fail 15 Feb 2022 78,109 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Boot opened from inside

Coolant level low

Coolant residue around radiator & housing

Engine breather hose insecure

Middle & Rear exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Additional brake hose securing clip missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 8 Feb 2021 75,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear butt stop broken away from mount

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing plus back box damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Rear no reversing light working

Fail 8 Feb 2021 75,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear butt stop broken away from mount

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing plus back box damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Rear no reversing light working

Pass 15 Feb 2020 69,294 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 69,294 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both aims very high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 64,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 57,777 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,671 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 48,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,858 miles

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 28 Mar 2015 31,818 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,461 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 24,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 WKO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LS11 WKO, 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 WKO registered?

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

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