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ML11 ESO

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,070 mi
Last recorded80,070 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 80,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both side (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

back box corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2026 80,070 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both side (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

back box corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,152 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 67,152 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 60,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osr low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 57,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and perishing near to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriated on outer skins

Fail 26 Oct 2021 52,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and perishing near to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriated on outer skins

Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,688 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,916 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 47,916 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment adjust (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,216 miles

n/s/r bumpo stop broke exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,935 miles

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

front suspension bushes cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,482 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,591 miles

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

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 ESO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ESO, 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 ESO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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