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LA11 CCJ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,937 mi
Last recorded79,937 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA11 CCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 79,937 miles

rear axle has surface corrosion

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2025 77,696 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded and snapped but exhaust is not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades juddering across screen but clearing effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge and slightly worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade in poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

engine oil level low

exhaust flexi pipe outer casing slightly deteriorated

rear beam axle corroded

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded and snapped but exhaust is not insecure

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2025 77,588 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,230 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 73,228 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 69,947 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2023 69,947 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2022 64,041 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,584 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 59,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 51,409 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 51,409 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 40,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,758 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,127 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 19,045 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 14,819 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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LA11 CCJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LA11 CCJ, 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 LA11 CCJ registered?

LA11 CCJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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