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FJ61 PNU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,943 mi
Last recorded59,943 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 PNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 59,943 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle by spring lower mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

instrument cluster fault, lights dim all time

Pass 23 Jun 2025 56,667 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear axle

instrument cluster fault, lights dim all time

squeak noise and knock from steering rack and column

Pass 1 Jul 2024 54,233 miles

Front DASH LIGHT FAULT

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 54,233 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH SIDES CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front DASH LIGHT FAULT

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 51,094 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

instrument cluster fault, various lights dim in background

Fail 29 Mar 2023 51,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

instrument cluster fault, various lights dim in background

Pass 9 Mar 2022 48,173 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 45,551 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,286 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 44,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,914 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,960 miles

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 36,960 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,195 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 PNU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PNU, 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 PNU registered?

FJ61 PNU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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