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CS07 HMS

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,952 mi
Last recorded44,952 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS07 HMS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 44,952 miles

Front Both headlights cloudy

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - strut top bush or bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 44,952 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - strut top bush or bearing (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 and Rear Tyres out of shape

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspect Tyres incorrect size for model (matching)

Pass 3 Apr 2025 42,403 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 40,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut top securing plate - approaching limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut top securing plate - approaching limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 37,312 miles

BOTH headlamp lens starting to mist

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Mirror has a temporary repair with tape but still secure

Fail 29 Apr 2023 37,312 miles

BOTH headlamp lens starting to mist

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Mirror has a temporary repair with tape but still secure

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 34,891 miles

Front tyres are wearing on their inner edges.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer jets are weak but clear screen - attention recommended.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 33,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 33,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 33,064 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper plate washer. Protection recommended. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper plate washer. Protection recommended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,732 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,730 miles

oil leak.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 28,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

offside front tyre close to legal limit and smooth on inner edge.

oil leak.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 26,011 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,011 miles

both front suspension upper attachments 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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CS07 HMS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CS07 HMS, 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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CS07 HMS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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