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WM11 TOA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,682 mi
Last recorded87,682 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM11 TOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 87,682 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2026 87,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 175/65/14

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 85,412 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion at n/s sill

o/s/f top suspension mount cup corroded

o/s/r parking brake cable support broken

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2025 85,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump runs (3.5 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion at n/s sill

o/s/f top suspension mount cup corroded

o/s/r parking brake cable support broken

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 72,042 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s sill corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2024 72,042 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box holed, slight leak front joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s sill corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 62,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 55,445 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 53,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust lambda reading is on the upper limit

front exhaust join has leak of gases

Fail 16 Aug 2021 53,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust lambda reading is on the upper limit

front exhaust join has leak of gases

Pass 17 Aug 2020 46,406 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,306 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,848 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 41,128 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 38,971 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

Fail 3 Nov 2017 38,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamps fixings/brackets broken but headlamp secure

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 31,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge.175/65r14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamps fixings/brackets broken but headlamp secure

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 24,271 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 24,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 20,916 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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WM11 TOA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WM11 TOA, 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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WM11 TOA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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