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RE11 ECD

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,178 mi
Last recorded114,178 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 ECD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 114,178 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 111,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 107,507 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 107,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 13 Apr 2023 103,727 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 103,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 103,141 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 102,677 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion to rear axle beam

Fail 26 Apr 2022 102,677 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 30 Apr 2021 99,241 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 97,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing out of shape

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 84,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped, out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 61,334 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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RE11 ECD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RE11 ECD, 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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RE11 ECD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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