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HX11 CTZ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,979 mi
Last recorded177,979 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX11 CTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 177,979 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,745 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 100,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 100,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 92,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 92,969 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 87,306 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 87,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 82,861 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 82,860 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,529 miles

Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated

Front exhaust mounting fractured

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 68,529 miles

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

Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust mounting fractured

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 52,502 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,596 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,218 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,561 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,651 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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HX11 CTZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HX11 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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What year was HX11 CTZ registered?

HX11 CTZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2011.

Is HX11 CTZ safe to buy?

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