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FJ61 PSY

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,547 mi
Last recorded48,547 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 48,547 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust section

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 42,165 miles

slight play steering universal joint

Fail 24 Oct 2024 42,147 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 40,888 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

Fail 6 Feb 2024 40,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

Pass 12 Feb 2023 39,079 miles

Exhaust centre pipe and back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 36,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 35,275 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 33,298 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 33,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 29,350 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 25,828 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

slight lip in both rack ends

slight lip on front brake discs

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 7 Dec 2016 22,868 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 16,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 13,381 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 PSY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PSY, 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 PSY registered?

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

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