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KM02 CJM

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,320 mi
Last recorded50,320 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 CJM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 50,320 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf+nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear underbody has corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2026 50,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os sill corroded has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded has hole osr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf+nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear underbody has corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2025 49,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components have corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2025 49,877 miles

Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened mounting bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2024 49,226 miles

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

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

all front and rear suspension and all associated components have rust

Pass 1 Aug 2023 46,666 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 rust (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 46,665 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 rust (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 44,301 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 rust (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 rust (5.3.2 (b))

Rear all rear suspension has rust on axcel

Fail 15 Aug 2022 44,300 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 rust (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 rust (5.3.2 (b))

Rear all rear suspension has rust on axcel

Pass 16 Aug 2021 42,085 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 have rust (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,329 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 39,329 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,805 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 32,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,190 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,587 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,987 miles

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

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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KM02 CJM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KM02 CJM, 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 KM02 CJM registered?

KM02 CJM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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