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MV11 HWL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,063 mi
Last recorded61,063 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 HWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 61,063 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 61,018 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle spring mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 58,694 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame/axle welding repair to coil spring mounting area both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 58,693 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mounting clamp/gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust clamp missing bock box to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame/axle welding repair to coil spring mounting area both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame/axle welding repair to coil spring mounting area both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,068 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

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

both front suspension top moutings are corroded

exhaust flexi pipe is worn

rear axle and suspension springs are corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,981 miles

exhaust flexi is worn

suspension springs are corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 55,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi is worn

suspension springs are corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 52,629 miles

rear axle is corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 52,627 miles

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

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

rear axle is corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 49,824 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded (spring mount area)

Pass 30 Jan 2019 46,167 miles

Nearside Front drveshaft seal slightly damp

rear axle slightly corroded

rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2019 46,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front drveshaft seal slightly damp

rear axle slightly corroded

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 41,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,343 miles

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

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

exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 28,605 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 22,078 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 14,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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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MV11 HWL is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV11 HWL, 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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What year was MV11 HWL registered?

MV11 HWL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is MV11 HWL safe to buy?

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