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DV11 PJX

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,610 mi
Last recorded95,610 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 PJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 95,610 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 91,661 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 91,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 83,696 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 83,695 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 78,662 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,040 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,036 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 70,178 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded from flexi to back box

Pass 30 Dec 2019 66,522 miles

exhaust flexi outer casing worn

rear back box outer skin lose

Fail 27 Dec 2019 66,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust flexi outer casing worn

rear back box outer skin lose

Pass 27 Dec 2018 60,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,465 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2017 57,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge, advise replace (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge, advise replace. almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 57,427 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge, advise replace (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge, advise replace. almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,534 miles

both front lower arm bushes perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 34,333 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,363 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 10,856 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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DV11 PJX 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 73.7%.

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 DV11 PJX, 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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DV11 PJX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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