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LV11 DLZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,208 mi
Last recorded41,208 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 DLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 41,208 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 38,622 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 38,622 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 35,810 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 35,257 miles

front brakes slight binding

n/s/r tyre nailed treads

o/s/f door mirror glass broken

o/s/f seat back release inop 3dr

rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear lower susp arms heavily corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2023 30,285 miles

front brake pads worn to min req

n/s/f tyre treads damaged and worn close to min req

o/s/f door mirror glass broken

o/s/f seat back release handle missing

rear axle subframe heavily corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 26,393 miles

o/s/f seat back release part missing

rear exhaust corroded and leaking

rear suspension subframe and springs corroded

wipers worn

Pass 29 Mar 2021 22,085 miles

front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges/middle tyre okay

o/s/r tyre treads perished

rear brake pipe ferrels corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded and slight blowing/leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2020 20,032 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 16,107 miles

rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust corroded/slight blow

Fail 3 Apr 2019 16,107 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted dislodged/inc fitted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

front brakes imbalance o/s lazy

o/s/f brake pad wear ind insecure

rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust corroded/slight blow

Pass 9 Apr 2018 12,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 10,629 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 8,984 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewalls perished

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Rear Back box corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 8,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1756514 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1756514 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1756514 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1756514 (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres outer sidewalls perished

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Rear Back box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 7,024 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2014 5,575 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 DLZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLZ, 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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LV11 DLZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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