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RM05 AAA

2011 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,298 mi
Last recorded100,298 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM05 AAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 100,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 96,123 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 96,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle holed spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 93,635 miles

Front strut top washer corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded and heavily undersealed

Pass 3 May 2023 91,541 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 91,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Strut Top Retaining Washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 91,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Strut Top Retaining Washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached Strut Top Retaining Washer (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle has advanced corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2022 88,158 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle has advanced corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,704 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front strut tops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2020 82,391 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion on rear axle

slight handbrake travel

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,403 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 73,632 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 73,627 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,919 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 70,908 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 30,077 miles

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

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

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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RM05 AAA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RM05 AAA, 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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RM05 AAA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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