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EY11 JZW

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,119 mi
Last recorded65,119 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 JZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 65,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 58,168 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front registration plate shows damage.

offside front McPherson suspension strut upper mount/bearing shows play.

offside front brake caliper area shows fluid contamination.

suspect filler at the nearside outer sill/door post areas.

Pass 23 Apr 2024 53,836 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 53,767 miles

engine bay covers and under bodu trays obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2022 53,248 miles

engine bay covers and under trays

Fail 4 May 2022 53,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine bay covers and under trays

Pass 14 Jun 2021 51,751 miles

engine bay covers

Fail 14 Jun 2021 51,751 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

engine bay covers

Pass 17 Jun 2020 49,830 miles

engine bay cover and under body trays

Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,821 miles

engine bay covers

Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,226 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,953 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,037 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,409 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 23,225 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,439 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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EY11 JZW 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 87.5%.

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 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 EY11 JZW, 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 EY11 JZW registered?

EY11 JZW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for EY11 JZW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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