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FJ61 PKD

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,034 mi
Last recorded41,034 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 PKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 41,034 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 39,440 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP MISSNG PLUS CORROSION TO SYSTEM (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 37,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded and clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 37,656 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Rod End (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded and clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 35,449 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge borderline fail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 33,332 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mounting split, plus condition of rear and centre pipes poor and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 31,132 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 31,131 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 26,007 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 21,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,604 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 12,140 miles

Offside Front cracks in the tyre sidewall

Rear tyres sidewalls splitting

Pass 4 Mar 2015 9,858 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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FJ61 PKD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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