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PK11 WLV

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,097 mi
Last recorded86,097 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 WLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 86,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 86,097 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Measured 1,044 Limit 1,030 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 77,815 miles

Engine sump pan corroded, slight corrosion on vehicle underside & running gear

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 69,277 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 69,277 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 61,371 miles

Front exhaust damaged, front & rear exhaust corroded, slight corrosion on rear axle & engine sump pan

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2022 61,371 miles

Front exhaust damaged, front & rear exhaust corroded, slight corrosion on rear axle & engine sump pan

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 53,830 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 82,481 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 82,479 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 47,887 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 43,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges & near limit

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges & near limit

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 39,552 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 39,552 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 33,751 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 25,773 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 25,773 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 18,918 miles

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 WLV is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLV, 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 WLV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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