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LS11 WKP

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,134 mi
Last recorded139,134 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 WKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 139,134 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Too clean for emissions.

Pass 12 Aug 2024 134,714 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both bump stops insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2024 134,714 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Both bump stops insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2023 119,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 119,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb appears to fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 105,255 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2022 105,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded but not yet blowing

Fail 15 Sep 2021 92,316 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded but not yet blowing

Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,912 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 76,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn uneven inner edge)(195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven inner edge)(195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 62,118 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 62,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 46,208 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 43,233 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,034 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,909 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,982 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,144 miles

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

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

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 WKP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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