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EJ11 MBO

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,709 mi
Last recorded63,709 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 MBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 63,709 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 63,709 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 59,667 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 59,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 54,925 miles

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2023 54,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2022 53,632 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,562 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 36,491 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 28 May 2019 32,634 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 28,583 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 23,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 18,887 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 18,884 miles

Front Braking system leaking both side caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 15,243 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 11,916 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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EJ11 MBO 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 75%.

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 EJ11 MBO, 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 EJ11 MBO registered?

EJ11 MBO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2011.

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