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KY11 CDU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,641 mi
Last recorded104,641 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 CDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 104,641 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 104,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 101,660 miles

Clamp at rear exhaust join corroded away

Exhaust flexi join deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Binding slightly when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2024 91,562 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,813 miles

Exhaust clamp at front corroded

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,812 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,552 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,768 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,831 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,302 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,973 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 47,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,450 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,125 miles

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

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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KY11 CDU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KY11 CDU, 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 KY11 CDU registered?

KY11 CDU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is KY11 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY11 CDU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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