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ML11 EPN

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,015 mi
Last recorded97,015 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 97,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded heavily !!!!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 94,945 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 91,394 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 91,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 87,260 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 87,260 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3.0mm edges worn and badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,425 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,412 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,248 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 76,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top monting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,803 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 69,803 miles

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

Reversing lamp does not face the rear (4.6.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,758 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,590 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes parting

exhaust system deteriorated and front bracket broken

n/s front tyre getting low in tread and badly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,495 miles

air box insecure, rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 51,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

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

air box insecure, rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre,small cut on tread area,no cords or ply exposed.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 47,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre,small cut on tread area,no cords or ply exposed.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,143 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 EPN is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EPN, 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 EPN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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