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EA61 EOJ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,360 mi
Last recorded72,360 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 EOJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 72,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded / broken clamp (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 72,359 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded / broken clamp (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both suspension top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front flexi slight damage

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat clip broken restricting access to rear seats

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket is heavily corroded

Offside Front tyre just starting to wear on the inside edge

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket is broken

Offside Rear suspension bump stop is broken

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 63,811 miles

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Fail 4 Apr 2024 63,811 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 56,528 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 53,562 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 49,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 45,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 43,700 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,939 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left on tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 24,598 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,782 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 14,655 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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EA61 EOJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA61 EOJ, 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 EA61 EOJ registered?

EA61 EOJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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The MOT history for EA61 EOJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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