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RO11 HJE

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,068 mi
Last recorded87,068 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 HJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 87,068 miles

Rear Axle slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2025 81,398 miles

rear beam axle corroded

slight play in n/s front top suspension mount

Fail 17 Jun 2025 81,393 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear beam axle corroded

slight play in n/s front top suspension mount

Pass 19 Jun 2024 73,339 miles

Handbrake effort poor

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 73,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Handbrake effort poor

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 63,262 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 59,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2021 55,088 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust slightly deteiorated

Pass 9 Jun 2020 49,029 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,467 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 40,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,046 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 35,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,494 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 28,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge and worn close to limit

Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,557 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 21,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 14,760 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 14,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RO11 HJE 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 RO11 HJE, 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 RO11 HJE registered?

RO11 HJE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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