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WL11 HXT

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,922 mi
Last recorded48,922 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL11 HXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 48,922 miles

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

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))

rear axle rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2024 47,294 miles

Front top mounts corroded

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box seperating

Rusty underneath

Fail 7 Nov 2024 47,294 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front top mounts corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box seperating

Rusty underneath

Pass 16 Nov 2023 45,455 miles

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

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

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

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust box separating

strut top mount caps corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 43,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 41,357 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 41,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

front exhaust bracket broken

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 39,258 miles

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust bosx rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2020 39,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust bosx rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,295 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,611 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 28,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box has slight blow.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,158 miles

Front brake disc worn,pads ok.

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Rear tyres down to 2mm.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Jun 2014 16,436 miles

Both front tyres down to 2mm.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 16,436 miles

Both front tyres down to 2mm.

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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WL11 HXT 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 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 WL11 HXT, 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 WL11 HXT registered?

WL11 HXT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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