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FJ61 PKF

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,969 mi
Last recorded90,969 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 90,969 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 90,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle lower spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 85,772 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 85,772 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 80,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 80,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 77,645 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2023 77,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,813 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2021 70,369 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,242 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nsf driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 60,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nsf driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,111 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 46,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 39,014 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 39,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,643 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 31,595 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 PKF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FJ61 PKF, 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 FJ61 PKF registered?

FJ61 PKF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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