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FJ11 OJA

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,932 mi
Last recorded98,932 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 OJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 98,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 94,344 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 94,303 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 83,281 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 83,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Jul 2023 79,393 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2022 76,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,239 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both OS and NS slight oil residue present but also wet with rain water so difficult to properly assess at time of test. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust muffler deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 56,656 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both OS and NS oil residue present. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm, also devoid of tread on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Oil residue. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,271 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 34,072 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 27,840 miles

rear exhaust box crusty

Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,135 miles

rear tyres cracking slightly.slight corrosion to rear silencer.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,946 miles

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

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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FJ11 OJA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 FJ11 OJA, 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 FJ11 OJA registered?

FJ11 OJA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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