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MV11 ZGZ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,732 mi
Last recorded128,732 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 ZGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 128,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 128,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 109,691 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank is damp can not see a leak so may be residue advise getting checked

fuel tank strap corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock top bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock top bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,563 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 85,870 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 80,731 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 80,727 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,157 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))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak sump pan

corrosion to both suspension strut tops

offside front wheel is distorted

Fail 13 Apr 2018 64,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak sump pan

corrosion to both suspension strut tops

offside front wheel is distorted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak sump pan

corrosion to both suspension strut tops

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,296 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 55,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,211 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 41,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZGZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

MV11 ZGZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 July 2011.

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