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FJ11 SMV

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,062 mi
Last recorded90,062 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 90,062 miles

All Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2025 90,059 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

All Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,538 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,824 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 87,816 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 78,198 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,235 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 72,235 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,290 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroding lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 59,290 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroding lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 52,000 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 44,434 miles

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 21 Oct 2017 34,096 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2016 13,918 miles

both rear coil springs corroded (not broken)

both rear tyres perished on the outer sidewall.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 13,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both rear coil springs corroded (not broken)

both rear tyres perished on the outer sidewall.

Pass 20 Jun 2015 12,045 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 10,693 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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FJ11 SMV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FJ11 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

FJ11 SMV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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