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PN11 MBV

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,257 mi
Last recorded71,257 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN11 MBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 71,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 70,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 70,268 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 70,268 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 69,716 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 68,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 64,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 63,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

engine breather pipe disconnected

front exhaust clamp corroded and weak

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Fail 4 Mar 2020 63,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

engine breather pipe disconnected

front exhaust clamp corroded and weak

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 50,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,054 miles

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

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK DAMPENING

Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,017 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,734 miles

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

o/s/r light lense broken

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,631 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has screw in it

o/s/f tyre 2;5mm

Fail 7 Mar 2014 22,631 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre has screw in it

o/s/f tyre 2;5mm

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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PN11 MBV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PN11 MBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN11 MBV registered?

PN11 MBV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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