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PK11 APY

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,287 mi
Last recorded89,287 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 APY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 89,287 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 81,993 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,041 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,795 miles

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 19 Oct 2021 68,005 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 68,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 67,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,938 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 59,938 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 48,543 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,196 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 40,196 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm ,legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 32,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm ,legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,546 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 24,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 17,318 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 17,298 miles

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

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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PK11 APY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PK11 APY, 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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PK11 APY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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