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CV11 LKA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,207 mi
Last recorded131,207 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 LKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 131,207 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 123,723 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 116,038 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Fail 23 Feb 2023 116,023 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Pass 3 Feb 2022 106,278 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 96,671 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 96,671 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 89,898 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 89,898 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 81,825 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear section corroded and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight gearbox ()

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,690 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,903 miles

exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,123 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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CV11 LKA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV11 LKA, 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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CV11 LKA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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