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LX11 UPL

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,621 mi
Last recorded71,621 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 UPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 71,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 25 Jul 2024 71,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, wearing heavily on inner edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2023 63,929 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 63,929 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 59,809 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 56,673 miles

back box deteriorated

flexi pipe exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2019 56,673 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box deteriorated

flexi pipe exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,875 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

Fail 19 Mar 2018 53,875 miles

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,342 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 43,716 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,716 miles

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

Offside 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,590 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 36,590 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,092 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 25,091 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

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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LX11 UPL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LX11 UPL, 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 LX11 UPL registered?

LX11 UPL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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