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HG11 CVJ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,936 mi
Last recorded86,936 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 CVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 86,936 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 82,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside edge,nearly worn through (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and split

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 79,721 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and split

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 79,721 miles

Exhaust system insecure Center to rear joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and split

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 78,605 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear exhaust silencer weak

Fail 9 Feb 2023 78,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 10 Feb 2022 74,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 74,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,478 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,138 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,951 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,468 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,964 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,285 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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HG11 CVJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 HG11 CVJ, 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 HG11 CVJ registered?

HG11 CVJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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