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KN11 CXL

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,136 mi
Last recorded98,136 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 CXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 98,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 95,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,004 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,103 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 83,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,233 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 77,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,951 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 73,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre-rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,225 miles

Coolant cap missing and level low

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,623 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 61,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,439 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,725 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 29,347 miles

both front tyres have tears but not meeting the fail cryteria. Soon may be.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 29,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres have tears but not meeting the fail cryteria. Soon may be.

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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KN11 CXL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KN11 CXL, 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 KN11 CXL registered?

KN11 CXL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is KN11 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN11 CXL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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