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MA11 LKV

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,456 mi
Last recorded54,456 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 LKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,456 miles

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

wishbone bushes and axle bushes feel soft

Fail 27 Jul 2023 54,456 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

wishbone bushes and axle bushes feel soft

Pass 3 Feb 2021 48,730 miles

front tyres are wearing edges

os number plate bulb out

pads getting low

Fail 3 Feb 2021 48,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

front tyres are wearing edges

os number plate bulb out

pads getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2019 44,487 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,444 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 39,443 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing Both blades missing (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,949 miles

rear exhaust box is in poor condition

slight front brake imbalance also the discs and pads are in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,204 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 34,204 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour red bulb fitted bulb.1034 (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 34,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,938 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 29,921 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,449 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,147 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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MA11 LKV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA11 LKV, 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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MA11 LKV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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