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RE11 KCX

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,920 mi
Last recorded55,920 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 KCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 55,920 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroding

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and badly perishing side wall (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear tyres have different size tyres

under body starting to corrode/ rear sub frame corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2024 55,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and badly perishing side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box slight blow and badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear tyres have different size tyres

under body starting to corrode/ rear sub frame corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2023 52,589 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 52,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 44,720 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 44,720 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 41,154 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated.

Both rear shock absorber top bushes slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust rear silencer badly corroded.

Nearside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall.

Offside outer handbrake cable deteriorated and splitting.

Some corrosion on rear axle.

Fail 29 Sep 2020 41,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,090 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 21 Aug 2019 37,090 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded.

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,717 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,542 miles

All tyres perished.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,584 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,515 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre cut outer side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,075 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front lower arm rear bush splitting

offside front tyre perished

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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RE11 KCX 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 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 RE11 KCX, 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 RE11 KCX registered?

RE11 KCX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is RE11 KCX safe to buy?

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