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FJ11 UBU

2011 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,747 mi
Last recorded87,747 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 UBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 87,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 86,891 miles

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

Exhaust corroded and front flexi damaged

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 175/65r14 ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 84,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 23 Oct 2023 84,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,834 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 83,834 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,584 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre low pressure ()

Oil leak, but not excessive just within 75mm pool in 5 mins (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,432 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

coolant leak

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 73,351 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,052 miles

exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 65,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,774 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,262 miles

body work damage

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s/f wheel slightly binding (disc has got hot

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear tyres perished n/s/r wearing low on edges

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,905 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 21,317 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,396 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 UBU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ11 UBU registered?

FJ11 UBU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is FJ11 UBU safe to buy?

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