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MA11 WZL

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,569 mi
Last recorded50,569 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 WZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 50,569 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 47,864 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 45,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,432 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,729 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 39,729 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 37,230 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,837 miles

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

Nearside Front fexible brake hose slight cut

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

Offside Rear Upper shocker mount worn

both top shocker mounts corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 32,303 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose Slight Corrosion To Back Box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm -- 175 65 14 -- (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 29,385 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped Pitted And Worn On Rear Braking Face Of Discs (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Corrosion To Outer Skin (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 29,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall Torn To Cord -- 175 65 14 -- (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped Pitted And Worn On Rear Braking Face Of Discs (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Corrosion To Outer Skin (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 24,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 21,276 miles

Covers Hiding Some Testable Items Under Vehicle

Front Brake Discs Corroding on Inner Faces

Items Removed From View

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

Slight Binding on O/S/F Wheel

Pass 3 Nov 2014 16,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,266 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 WZL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MA11 WZL, 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 MA11 WZL registered?

MA11 WZL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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