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EA11 JJL

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,849 mi
Last recorded110,849 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 JJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 110,849 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 106,664 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 100,600 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 100,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 97,405 miles

Both headlamp lenses discoloured

Gearbox noise heard with engine running

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim distorted (border line pass)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 97,405 miles

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

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

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

Both headlamp lenses discoloured

Gearbox noise heard with engine running

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim distorted (border line pass)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 89,205 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 89,204 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 84,541 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted at rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 84,540 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted at rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2019 73,497 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 73,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,167 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing within the tread pattern and is wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 64,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing within the tread pattern and is wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 Mar 2016 40,991 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in n/s front side tyre side wall

cut in o/s front tyre tread

has corrosion and lifting to rear exhaust box outter skin

Fail 16 Apr 2015 33,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in n/s front side tyre side wall

cut in o/s front tyre tread

has corrosion and lifting to rear exhaust box outter skin

Pass 12 Apr 2014 26,392 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked/perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EA11 JJL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EA11 JJL, 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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EA11 JJL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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