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MT11 PDO

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,285 mi
Last recorded84,285 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 PDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

advise n/s/f h/light lens frosted

exhaust flexible pipe poor condition

exhaust rear box poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2024 68,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Loose on the clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre pipe to rear joint clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2024 66,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Loose on the clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre pipe to rear joint clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 54,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin A lot thinner than offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 54,593 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin A lot thinner than offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,404 miles

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 34,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 26,919 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 18,230 miles

Auxiliary belt tensioner has slight play but is keeping belt supported

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush/bearing has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slightly perished but is not resulting in excessive engine movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 10,156 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 9,899 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 9,310 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 8,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 6,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 5,189 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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MT11 PDO is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT11 PDO, 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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MT11 PDO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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