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RA11 RAE

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,794 mi
Last recorded86,794 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA11 RAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 86,794 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 78,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam/spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 78,720 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam/spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 74,532 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 68,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 63,156 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 59,313 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 56,724 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 48,361 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 39,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 27,954 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,345 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,928 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,850 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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RA11 RAE 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 93.3%.

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 RA11 RAE, 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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RA11 RAE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is RA11 RAE safe to buy?

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