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ML11 CWD

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,600 mi
Last recorded91,600 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 CWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 91,600 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 spring fronts slightly worse (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 88,953 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 85,036 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 85,036 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 81,365 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 81,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,526 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 75,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 72,866 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 69,369 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly fitted not up to location point

Fail 6 Jul 2018 64,562 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly fitted not up to location point

Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,886 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 52,886 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,771 miles

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

o/s and n/s front inner tyre walls have splits no cord showing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 20,448 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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ML11 CWD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ML11 CWD, 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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ML11 CWD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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