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MW11 UVU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,660 mi
Last recorded95,660 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 95,660 miles

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

Front radiator mounting panel

Fail 28 Jun 2025 95,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring mounting platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

radiator mounting crossmember corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 92,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/r handbrake cable mount corroded

rear axle beam corroded

top struts squeak when turned

underside has been undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2024 92,010 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides on axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front radiator/crossmember corroded and holed but not a structual

o/s/r handbrake cable mount corroded

rear axle beam corroded

top struts squeak when turned

Pass 21 Sep 2023 88,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 88,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 83,591 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened locating nut and flange. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened locating nut and flange. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension has a knock

front top strut washers corroded

rear brakes scratchy

rear suspension components corroded on axle beam by spring mounts

Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,880 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 73,880 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,518 miles

Front exhaust mount and clamp in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,824 miles

osr spring mount /axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 61,824 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

osr spring mount /axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 43,601 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,536 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 36,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,504 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,251 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 24,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UVU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 UVU, 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 UVU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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