2011 Ford Ka · 55,516 MOT tests
2011 Ford Ka reliability
2011 Ford Kas fail 35.7% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 19 Ka years (55,516 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- 35.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 64,112
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 55,516
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 17.2% of tests fail here (53% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 37% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Ford Ka
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.2%
- Lights and electrics12.4%
- Brakes8.1%
- Tyres6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Body, chassis and structure4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.86%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 3.72%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.63%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.13%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 3.11%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 2.37%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.66%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.44%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.79%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (9.7%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.56%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Ford Ka reliable?
2011 Ford Kas fail 35.7% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 19 Ka years (55,516 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Ford Ka MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.86% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (3.72% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Ford Ka have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Ford Ka shows 64,112 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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