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FJ11 VMA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

12,170 mi
Last recorded12,170 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 12,170 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 12,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 11,902 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 11,490 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension top mount nuts corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 10,964 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 10,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 10,264 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 9,558 miles

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

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Nearside mirror housing is damaged/loose

Pass 13 Jun 2017 8,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 8,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 8,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear and nearside front tyres perished 195/45 R16 V

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing (195/45 R16 84V)

nearside front tyre perishing (195/45 R16 84V)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 6,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre perishing 195/45/16v

rear exhaust box corroded

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 VMA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

FJ11 VMA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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