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CRZ 8269

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,290 mi
Last recorded115,290 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRZ 8269
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 115,290 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 113,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking?

Fail 13 Mar 2025 113,981 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking?

Pass 15 Mar 2024 111,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Top strut mount slight play

Offside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2023 110,920 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 110,920 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 109,932 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 109,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail Spring mounts on axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 109,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 109,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 91,926 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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CRZ 8269 is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 CRZ 8269, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CRZ 8269 registered?

CRZ 8269 is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is CRZ 8269 safe to buy?

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