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CV11 LKY

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,139 mi
Last recorded81,139 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 LKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 81,139 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 80,956 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 80,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,540 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 75,368 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 67,745 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 67,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2021 62,754 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 62,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 58,539 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 58,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 51,451 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,718 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 39,718 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,279 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,004 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,398 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 21,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,651 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 LKY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CV11 LKY, 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 CV11 LKY registered?

CV11 LKY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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