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FJ11 USU

2011 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,034 mi
Last recorded88,034 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,034 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 88,034 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,481 miles

Front slight exhaust leak front join

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

Nearside Front door handle appears worn but doesn't adversely affect opening

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 83,481 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp missing

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

Nearside Front door handle appears worn but doesn't adversely affect opening

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear backbox to centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 78,067 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2023 78,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked to cord - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked to cord - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 75,392 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2022 71,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 71,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,809 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 25 Nov 2019 61,715 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 61,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 51,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 44,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 36,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 32,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 29,095 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 USU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

FJ11 USU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 July 2011.

Is FJ11 USU safe to buy?

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