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HN11 CTZ

2011 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,112 mi
Last recorded91,112 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 CTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 91,112 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear n/s and o/s frame, prescribed area, springs, arms and others suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 90,598 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension frame area, mountings and arms, springs heavily corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 90,593 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension frame area, mountings and arms heavily corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,160 miles

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

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

rear suspension components, area, frame, mountings and springs has corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,247 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 86,238 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from transmission Driveshaft seal leaking continuously (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust middle to rear join clamp is missing

Fail 10 Sep 2020 79,593 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust middle to rear join clamp is missing

Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and damage to outer face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front McPherson strut top mount securing nut corroding

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewalls nearside & offside and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

damage to front end

exhaust flexible mesh areas deteriorating

oil residue gearbox areas

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 29 Aug 2019 67,393 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and damage to outer face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front McPherson strut top mount securing nut corroding

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewalls nearside & offside and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

damage to front end

exhaust flexible mesh areas deteriorating

oil residue gearbox areas

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2018 58,877 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,354 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,890 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,529 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

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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HN11 CTZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN11 CTZ, 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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HN11 CTZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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