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EF60 CGE

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,041 mi
Last recorded128,041 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 CGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 128,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 119,222 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,736 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,132 miles

Coolant leak front of engine ()

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

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

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

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

various under body corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2022 103,132 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak front of engine ()

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

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

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

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

various under body corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,204 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Oct 2020 90,702 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 82,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box in poor condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyres cracked and perished

back box clamp missing

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,035 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 57,035 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 51,292 miles

back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2015 41,248 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 24,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF60 CGE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF60 CGE, 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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EF60 CGE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 January 2011.

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