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M21 KGA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,855 mi
Last recorded64,855 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 KGA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 64,855 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2025 58,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 56,565 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 51,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,609 miles

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2020 37,329 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 37,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,702 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,765 miles

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both will require attention soon (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 20,815 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both will require attention soon (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 17,667 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,074 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 4,787 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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M21 KGA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M21 KGA, 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 M21 KGA registered?

M21 KGA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 June 2011.

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