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FJ61 PGE

2011 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,193 mi
Last recorded137,193 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 PGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 137,193 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 124,104 miles

corrosion to axle

Pass 13 May 2024 114,393 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 106,879 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 3 May 2022 95,397 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 95,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR LOWER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 81,684 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,367 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper McPherson strut showing slight movement within the upper bearing assembly

Nearside Rear shock absorber metal casing corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,606 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 63,606 miles

Windscreen washer not working reservoir empty - re-filled (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,562 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,041 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,969 miles

exhaust rear 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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FJ61 PGE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FJ61 PGE, 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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FJ61 PGE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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