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SO11 CEK

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,506 mi
Last recorded74,506 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 CEK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 74,506 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,699 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 72,697 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,365 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,034 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

offside rear parking brake just meets requirements

Pass 19 Aug 2021 67,965 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 67,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,446 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,957 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 64,957 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,936 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 61,936 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,454 miles

Exhaust system corroded and has minor leak of gases

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush starting to split

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,004 miles

Both front tyres 2mm on edges

Nearside front shocker damp with oil

Fail 22 Jul 2016 49,004 miles

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

Both front tyres 2mm on edges

Nearside front shocker damp with oil

Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,257 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated but but not leaking too excesss

offside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,949 miles

Exhaust back box has minor leak off gases

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 CEK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SO11 CEK, 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 SO11 CEK registered?

SO11 CEK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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