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ML11 DJV

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,220 mi
Last recorded78,220 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 DJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 78,220 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,978 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 28 Aug 2025 72,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Aug 2024 56,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 56,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,177 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 43,333 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 43,333 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 38,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 38,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 34,461 miles

Both rear alloy road wheels (inner rims) are distorted / no bulge to sidewalls

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sucker mount in centre screen / camera mount in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surfaces are corroded / pitted / partial pad to disc contact ... RBT effort is ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear shocker is partially corroded

Offside rear shocker is badly corroded / no visible leaks

Fail 4 Dec 2020 34,461 miles

Both rear alloy road wheels (inner rims) are distorted / no bulge to sidewalls

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sucker mount in centre screen / camera mount in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surfaces are corroded / pitted / partial pad to disc contact ... RBT effort is ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear shocker is partially corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear shocker is badly corroded / no visible leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2019 30,741 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded, rear silencer badly corroded / outer skin partially detached

Front brake discs corroded / pitted (inner surfaces)

n/s/f & n/s/r road wheels distorted on inner rims

Pass 6 Jun 2018 28,394 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 25,479 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear of front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,666 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 18,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,480 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 DJV is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DJV, 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 DJV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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