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LS11 ZTC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,527 mi
Last recorded137,527 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 ZTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 137,527 miles

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

Various body damage

Pass 6 Jan 2025 135,493 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer tread edge starting to crack

Various body damage

Pass 12 Jan 2024 131,477 miles

*** Front exhaust flexy broken ***

various body damage

Fail 11 Jan 2024 131,477 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

*** Front exhaust flexy broken ***

Fail 28 Sep 2023 131,477 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blowing at flex (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 129,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 127,651 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 127,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 118,970 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 118,970 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 May 2018 106,522 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 106,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 86,887 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 86,886 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both front sidelights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both number plate lights not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Crack in screen in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Bad noise from both rear brake drums

Nearside Front Outer Tyre damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,773 miles

Exhaust back box rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 54,869 miles

exhaust rusty

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2015 54,869 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 May 2014 43,077 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 43,076 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ZTC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

LS11 ZTC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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