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LS11 HEJ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,486 mi
Last recorded69,486 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 HEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 69,486 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 69,281 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 67,340 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2024 67,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,746 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 63,745 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 61,297 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 58,790 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 47,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged HAS SLIGHT BULGE IN SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2020 47,738 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault WARNING LAMP ON (1.7 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged HAS SLIGHT BULGE IN SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,103 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 58,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 28,256 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 23,484 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 22,269 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 16,341 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 12,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,586 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 8,244 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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LS11 HEJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LS11 HEJ, 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 LS11 HEJ registered?

LS11 HEJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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