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PN11 ZFV

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

25,628 mi
Last recorded25,628 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 25,628 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 25,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 25,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2X lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 25,108 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 25,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 24,603 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 24,602 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 24,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking ,no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking ,no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle beam corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 24,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking ,no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking ,no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle beam corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 23,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 22,942 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 22,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 22,447 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 21,960 miles

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,507 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all four tyres cracking in the tread but to excess of the cords

Fail 21 Aug 2017 21,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all four tyres cracking in the tread but to excess of the cords

Pass 15 Aug 2016 20,859 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,113 miles

near side rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

off side rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Fail 20 Jul 2015 20,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

near side rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

off side rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,257 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,151 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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PN11 ZFV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PN11 ZFV, 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 PN11 ZFV registered?

PN11 ZFV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is PN11 ZFV safe to buy?

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