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CH07 JUL

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,621 mi
Last recorded88,621 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH07 JUL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 88,621 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush STRUT TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 79,638 miles

Coolant leak

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 77,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 77,253 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2022 70,511 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 70,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 60,636 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 60,636 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing also advise wheel alignment. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing also advise wheel alignment. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 57,453 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 56,013 miles

Nearside Front crack in windscreen

Fail 3 May 2018 56,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front crack in windscreen

sump corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,720 miles

Auxiliary belt perishing

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2017 49,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Auxiliary belt perishing

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2016 42,298 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 18 May 2015 36,309 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 36,309 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 26,450 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

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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CH07 JUL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CH07 JUL, 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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What year was CH07 JUL registered?

CH07 JUL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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