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SO11 CFJ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,747 mi
Last recorded78,747 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 CFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,747 miles

Coil spring corroded x2 rears/o.s.f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded-front sub frame corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 78,747 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x2 rears/o.s.f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded-front sub frame corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 66,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 66,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 61,472 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 51,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front flat spot on tyre

Nearside Rear flat spot on tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 43,556 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 37,484 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 31,760 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 31,413 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 31,413 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,917 miles

Back box exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,544 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 CFJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol 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 CFJ, 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 CFJ registered?

SO11 CFJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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