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2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,725 mi
Last recorded118,725 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 CSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 118,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2026 118,720 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2025 115,619 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2025 115,602 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak a hole in exhaust rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 110,745 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 110,735 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 106,005 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2023 106,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,051 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm Left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 104,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2021 99,366 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 92,462 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust mounting and exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 84,769 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 76,844 miles

Offside Front Lower 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))

Rear both shockabsorber slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 76,844 miles

Offside Front Lower 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))

Rear both shockabsorber slightly corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,769 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,493 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,575 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,133 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 35,698 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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MJ11 CSV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ11 CSV, 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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MJ11 CSV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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