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808 JCG

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

38,384 mi
Last recorded38,384 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration808 JCG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 38,384 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 37,524 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 36,517 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 34,879 miles

Front Lower Fog lamps not working

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket area and nearside inner driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Mount and top nut of the shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing split allowing water and dirt ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Mount and top nut of the shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing split allowing water and dirt ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 34,879 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Fog lamps not working

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket area and nearside inner driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Mount and top nut of the shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In central tread ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing split allowing water and dirt ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Mount and top nut of the shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing split allowing water and dirt ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 30,939 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket area and nearside inner driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Mount and top nut of the shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing split allowing water and dirt ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Mount and top nut of the shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing split allowing water and dirt ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 30,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 195 50 15 82V Nexen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket area and nearside inner driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Mount and top nut of the shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing split allowing water and dirt ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both edges badly perished 195 50 15 82V Nexen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Mount and top nut of the shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing split allowing water and dirt ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 26,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 26,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 23,221 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 23,221 miles

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

Corrosion around battery terminal

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 18,142 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 18,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 11,159 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 7,416 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 6,812 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 6,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 6,037 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 5,244 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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808 JCG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 808 JCG, 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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808 JCG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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