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EJ11 UTK

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,437 mi
Last recorded81,437 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 81,437 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 71,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns + os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 71,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns + os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 64,595 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding under rotation not considered excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 64,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from central camp / join to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding under rotation not considered excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 58,503 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Front Exhaust Flexi Pipe Deteriorated -- Resulting in some movement under inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2022 51,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre's on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 51,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low both head lamps low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre ply exposed on inside edge * 175/65=14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre's on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 45,429 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,243 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,653 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,297 miles

Rear Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 29,888 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 24,548 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2016 20,941 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2016 20,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,033 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,360 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 UTK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EJ11 UTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ11 UTK registered?

EJ11 UTK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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