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ML11 DJK

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,915 mi
Last recorded109,915 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 DJK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 109,915 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 108,023 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 108,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 105,406 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres different size to rear

Fail 6 Feb 2024 105,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185-55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres different size to rear

Pass 17 Feb 2023 102,979 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres different size to rears

Fail 13 Feb 2023 102,976 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure bolt missing from runner (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,291 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2021 96,262 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 96,262 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,772 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 90,772 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST LEAKING FROM MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive OFFSIDE DRIVESHAFT SEAL LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,554 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,445 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

N/F tyre worn low on edges of the tread

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 72,395 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust flexi slightly worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

N/F tyre worn low on edges of the tread

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,326 miles

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 57,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,587 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 DJK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DJK, 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 DJK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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