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MA11 CUG

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,090 mi
Last recorded98,090 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 CUG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 98,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 94,595 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 94,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 89,195 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 80,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 80,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,865 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,799 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 69,799 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,281 miles

bonnet stay missing

Fail 26 Nov 2019 68,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

bonnet stay missing

Pass 17 May 2019 64,112 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 64,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer tytre cracked but not to cords

Fail 22 Jun 2018 52,558 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

stop start warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,553 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 7 Jul 2017 35,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Nearside front side light out (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 May 2016 30,434 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 27,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 23,747 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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MA11 CUG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MA11 CUG, 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 MA11 CUG registered?

MA11 CUG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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