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FJ11 UGC

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,410 mi
Last recorded122,410 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 122,410 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 114,289 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 108,637 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 108,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 105,754 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 105,754 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jul 2023 105,751 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2022 101,459 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,512 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 94,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,285 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S front tyres worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S front lower arm inner rear bush worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,322 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 90,279 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,747 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 85,747 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front exhaust flexi det

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust det

Pass 14 Jul 2017 75,218 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer Deteriorated / Corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 75,218 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust silencer Deteriorated / Corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 59,946 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 50,617 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 50,617 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,129 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 UGC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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