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CX11 ZHT

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

56,836 mi
Last recorded56,836 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 ZHT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 56,836 miles

Coolant leak radiator unit ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 56,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail has failed leaking (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator unit ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop fallen off

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 55,993 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 55,380 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 55,380 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure gear box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush come out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 44,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 95,049 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,443 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 90,581 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 90,581 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,517 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,801 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 81,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 81,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror electrics not working

Offside Front outer door handle not returning to stop

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 74,818 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2017 74,813 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 71,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint linkarm (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2016 71,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint linkarm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 56,380 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,632 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2014 30,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

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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CX11 ZHT is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CX11 ZHT, 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 CX11 ZHT registered?

CX11 ZHT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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