2011 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · DS11 HLV
2011 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 86,708 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS11 HLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 86,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS11 HLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Ka (DS11 HLV) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
DS11 HLV Mileage History
- 15/10/202480,808 mi
- 15/10/202480,808 mi
- 03/10/202583,782 mi+2,974 mi
- 03/10/202583,782 mi
- 14/10/202686,708 mi+2,926 mi
Average of roughly 2,956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Ka Mk2 (B420)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Despite being newer than the Mk1, the Ka Mk2 can still rust badly around the rear axle, inner sills and wheel-arch seams, and structural repairs quickly outweigh the value of a cheap car.
- Electric Power Steering Column FailureSerious
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