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FJ11 OLC

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,128 mi
Last recorded100,128 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 OLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 100,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 100,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 97,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded and damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,585 miles

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

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 5 Dec 2022 87,301 miles

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2022 87,301 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2021 80,914 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 76,521 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,002 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Fail 3 Jun 2019 66,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,976 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack up

Offside Front Brake pads low

Pass 19 Jun 2017 47,220 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,787 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 31,352 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 26,252 miles

Nearside Rear 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 OLC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OLC, 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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FJ11 OLC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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