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MW11 DWU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,512 mi
Last recorded75,512 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW11 DWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 75,512 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 75,511 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 70,477 miles

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

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

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

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2024 70,477 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2023 67,504 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 67,495 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 65,147 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 65,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,337 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 58,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 54,188 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 46,408 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,755 miles

Tyre sizes different front to rear

Fail 23 Jun 2018 39,755 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Tyre sizes different front to rear

Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,603 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 32,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,544 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 22,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,104 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,631 miles

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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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MW11 DWU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW11 DWU, 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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MW11 DWU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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