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PE59 TRA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,229 mi
Last recorded41,229 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 TRA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 41,229 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front drivers door difficult to open

Fail 11 Aug 2026 41,228 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in outer sill near to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front drivers door difficult to open

Pass 18 Aug 2025 39,950 miles

Central Front both outriggers to subframe corroded

Central Front both struts and springs corroded

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded,also springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 38,645 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust back box shedding outer skin

Pass 15 Aug 2023 37,406 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES POROUS\CASE (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 36,226 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 36,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 34,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS\SPLITS TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 32,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 31,511 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,832 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 29,832 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Service brake excessively fluctuating FACE DISC (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,212 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 25,182 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2014 18,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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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PE59 TRA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE59 TRA, 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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What year was PE59 TRA registered?

PE59 TRA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is PE59 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE59 TRA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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