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SH11 CZE

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,622 mi
Last recorded87,622 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 CZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2026 87,622 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

clutch fluid reservoir

Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,246 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 77,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 71,366 miles

Coolant low

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 71,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant low

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 66,818 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,885 miles

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

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

car started too overheat during test

Pass 9 Dec 2021 54,969 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cooling fan not working

Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,454 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

cooling fan inop

Fail 14 Dec 2020 50,450 miles

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

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

cooling fan inop

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,660 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 39,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section burst (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective clip broken (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,025 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 31,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,183 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cooling fan noisey

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2016 20,330 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cooling fan noisey

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 May 2015 13,042 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 27 May 2015 13,040 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

gearbox oil leak nearside drive shalf

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 17 Jun 2014 9,556 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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SH11 CZE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH11 CZE, 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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SH11 CZE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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