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SD11 CHJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,100 mi
Last recorded77,100 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 77,100 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 74,206 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 63,299 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 63,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 53,110 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 53,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,841 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,928 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 41,426 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 41,426 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 32,691 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 32,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,323 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn heavily on outer edge and cracked (175/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

front aero blade windscreen wipers smearing

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner surface

offside front tyre worn on outer edge also cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2016 22,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn heavily on outer edge and cracked (175/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

front aero blade windscreen wipers smearing

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner surface

offside front tyre worn on outer edge also cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,720 miles

REAR SILENCER DE/SCALING

Fail 27 Mar 2015 18,688 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

REAR SILENCER DE/SCALING

Pass 29 Mar 2014 16,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 16,280 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SD11 CHJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SD11 CHJ, 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 SD11 CHJ registered?

SD11 CHJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is SD11 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD11 CHJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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