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FJ61 PWZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,719 mi
Last recorded79,719 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 79,719 miles

Front Lower play in engine mount.

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and damaged side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 79,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded all four affected. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower play in engine mount.

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and damaged side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly rough when turning. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 77,441 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,920 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,174 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 73,174 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box to center (8.2.1.1 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,198 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Dec 2021 63,198 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (insecure) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,516 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 50,287 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 50,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 42,031 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 42,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 34,364 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 34,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 27,035 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 23,115 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 23,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 17,558 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 17,558 miles

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

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

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 PWZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PWZ, 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 PWZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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