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RK11 ZPM

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,984 mi
Last recorded75,984 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 ZPM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 75,984 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 74,228 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 69,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 69,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 67,874 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 67,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 64,152 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer - heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

noise noted from transmission when moving car into test bay

tested in wet conditions

Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,056 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 55,055 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 50,817 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,969 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,119 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 38,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,011 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,056 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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RK11 ZPM is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 RK11 ZPM, 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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RK11 ZPM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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