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PK11 FRV

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,904 mi
Last recorded154,904 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 FRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 154,904 miles

Front SUMP CORRODED.

Nearside Front MCPHERSON TOP BUSH SLIGHT PLAY.

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

Pass 1 May 2024 141,446 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 141,446 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 141,446 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 127,439 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 113,202 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,808 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 96,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 84,421 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,050 miles

both rear shocker top bushes worn and slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,743 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 58,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,402 miles

Front brake discs worn/pitted

O/s/f brake slight bind

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 34,197 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 26,281 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 16,314 miles

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

Offside 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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PK11 FRV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FRV, 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 PK11 FRV registered?

PK11 FRV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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