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SO11 CFA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,185 mi
Last recorded71,185 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 CFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,185 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 67,898 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 67,882 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has mild surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2021 64,432 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 60,629 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 57,383 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 50,947 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 43,955 miles

emissions too clean

Fail 7 Dec 2017 43,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emissions too clean

Pass 3 Jan 2017 38,537 miles

emissions too clean

Fail 3 Jan 2017 38,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

emissions too clean

Pass 4 Jan 2016 30,964 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 21,915 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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SO11 CFA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CFA, 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 CFA registered?

SO11 CFA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 2011.

Is SO11 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO11 CFA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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