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SO11 CEA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,383 mi
Last recorded43,383 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 CEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 43,383 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 42,487 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 42,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,937 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 41,374 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 40,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,016 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,511 miles

slight wear on rear shocky top bushes

Fail 31 Oct 2016 33,150 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing broken

offside rear tyre heavily cracking on sidewalls / treads

rear silencer to front pipe joint leaking

slight wear on rear shocky top bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,722 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 25,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust downpipe blowing at flexi.

rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 20,761 miles

discs corroded and scored

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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SO11 CEA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SO11 CEA, 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 SO11 CEA registered?

SO11 CEA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is SO11 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO11 CEA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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