2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Ford Ka MOT pass rate and common faults

15,770 MOT tests in 2024. 61.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time61.8%
Failed or needed repairs38.2%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,770 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.9%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    578 marked dangerous
  9. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    382 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension25.1%
  2. Lights & electrics18.0%
  3. Brakes13.2%
  4. Tyres7.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  6. Body & chassis5.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases12.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Ford Ka?

In 2024, 61.8% of 2011 Ford Ka cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,770 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Ford Ka?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Ford Ka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).