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MW11 KUD

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,104 mi
Last recorded63,104 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 63,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 54,708 miles

Exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of Vehicle Protected in Underseal

Fail 31 Jan 2025 54,708 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 54,517 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front slight play in top suspension mount

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 54,517 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected lower retaining pin missing in caliper (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front slight play in top suspension mount

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,127 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 54,127 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Back Box Outer Corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,681 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 53,681 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad retaining pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,232 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Dash lights illuminated possible dash fault

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 53,232 miles

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

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Dash lights illuminated possible dash fault

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 52,778 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,933 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,453 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 51,453 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2017 44,060 miles

Nearside blade starting to split

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,482 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 35,482 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 27,393 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,148 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 18,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KUD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KUD, 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 KUD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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