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LV11 DKO

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,724 mi
Last recorded85,724 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 DKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,724 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components

Offside Rear Brake cable support bracket corroded & broken off

Rear Axle beam corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 85,724 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable support bracket corroded & broken off

Rear Axle beam corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 80,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY, cords thru soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY, cords thru soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mainly around spring platforms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 80,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY, cords thru soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY, cords thru soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mainly around spring platforms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 68,547 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 68,546 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 55,055 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2023 55,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2022 42,328 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 42,260 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 38,316 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 31,858 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 31,857 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,557 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 22,882 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,661 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 16,251 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 16,251 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 13,130 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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LV11 DKO 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 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 DKO, 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 DKO registered?

LV11 DKO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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