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AJ61 RHZ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,165 mi
Last recorded84,165 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 RHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 84,165 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 84,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2025 74,764 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Rear axle rusty

Fail 6 May 2025 74,764 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Rear axle rusty

Pass 9 May 2024 63,698 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 51,265 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 51,265 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 46,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

rear axle beam slightly corroded

some dash lamps back feeding(dim light when off)

Pass 21 Apr 2021 41,480 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 41,476 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 35,863 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust hanger clamp corroded and broken

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 22 Oct 2018 35,862 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust hanger clamp corroded and broken

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,482 miles

Front Exhaust clamp broken

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

Rear Silencer badly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 27,879 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,918 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,795 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ61 RHZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ61 RHZ, 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 AJ61 RHZ registered?

AJ61 RHZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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