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SH11 EJN

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,693 mi
Last recorded49,693 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 EJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 49,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 48,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 46,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,407 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,843 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 33,952 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 33,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs badly corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 33,612 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 32,052 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 32,052 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 29,753 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,986 miles

item removed from drivers view

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

corrosion , rear silencer box

Pass 25 Jul 2015 17,523 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,083 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

rear silancer corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 17,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

rear silancer corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,921 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 EJN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SH11 EJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH11 EJN registered?

SH11 EJN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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