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EA11 JWY

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,696 mi
Last recorded83,696 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 JWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 83,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 83,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 81,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 81,878 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 76,838 miles

All four coil springs corroded

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 76,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp/join from catalytic converter to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

All four coil springs corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre inside edge ()

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 68,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 59,509 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2021 59,509 miles

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))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,901 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2019 45,481 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,446 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 41,152 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 35,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 27,886 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 18,789 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 11,830 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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EA11 JWY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JWY, 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 EA11 JWY registered?

EA11 JWY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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