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MW11 DXL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,317 mi
Last recorded96,317 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW11 DXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 96,317 miles

Beam image blurry.

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

Oiliness to engine and gearbox.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Surface corrosion to rear crossmember.

Pass 3 Jul 2025 91,560 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL NEAR MIN LEVEL

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 87,141 miles

Front suspension strut top mounts corroded

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded, rear joint clamp missing

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2024 87,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension strut top mounts corroded

Near side front tyre wearing @ edges

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded, rear joint clamp missing

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 82,505 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,734 miles

Front tyres wearing at inner edge.

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2022 75,734 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front tyres wearing at inner edge.

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 69,863 miles

Wind screen wipers worn

Slight wetness to front shock absorbers

Front wias bone rear bushes starting to split

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 66,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust backbox rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2019 63,219 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust backbox rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2018 57,917 miles

Coolant leak thermostat

Exhaust mounting defective front broken off also rear silencer outer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

oil level requires a top up

Fail 22 Aug 2018 57,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak thermostat

Exhaust mounting defective front broken off also rear silencer outer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

oil level requires a top up

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,282 miles

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 30 Aug 2017 48,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,771 miles

Both front wipers torn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm lower on edges + cut in tread no cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 29,719 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,119 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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MW11 DXL is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DXL, 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 DXL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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