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LV11 DFY

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,425 mi
Last recorded85,425 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 DFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 85,425 miles

Nearside Rear X1 puncture repaired yellow chalk.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush worn/splitting from bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear exhaust box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 85,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working X1 501 bulb replaced. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear X1 puncture repaired yellow chalk.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush worn/splitting from bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear exhaust box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Filled with 2ltrs of screen wash (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 78,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 75,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 72,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,989 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint shield adrift/damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,322 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,130 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,176 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 48,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,308 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 41,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,683 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 32,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 24,779 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,422 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 21,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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LV11 DFY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol 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 LV11 DFY, 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 LV11 DFY registered?

LV11 DFY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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