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PE11 UWU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,829 mi
Last recorded105,829 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 UWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 105,829 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 102,816 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides top washers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake support brackets broken

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 102,807 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle beam suspension cups corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount washers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake cable support brackets broken

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 99,138 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

rear axle corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 96,086 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 95,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken but still secure

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not leaking

engine sump corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,056 miles

Nearside Front strut slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2020 76,056 miles

Nearside Front strut slightly corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,072 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 57,610 miles

Offside handbrake cable casing is split and corroding.

Play in N/S/F lower arm ball joint.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Wipers smear.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 57,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside handbrake cable casing is split and corroding.

Play in N/S/F lower arm ball joint.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Wipers smear.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,382 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,320 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 34,319 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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PE11 UWU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 PE11 UWU, 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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PE11 UWU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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