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FP61 JHA

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,257 mi
Last recorded82,257 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 JHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 82,257 miles

Rear axel corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 80,446 miles

front top shock mount cups corroded

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2024 80,446 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions to high due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front top shock mount cups corroded

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 78,547 miles

both front top shock mounts corroded

offside front tyre wor on edges

offside rear tyre worn

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 76,850 miles

both front tyres are slighlty worn on edges

front top shock mounts corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 74,975 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,881 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 71,103 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,618 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 68,618 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both nearside front and offside front macpherson strut top mounts have very slight movement

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,394 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 59,080 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 45,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 30,306 miles

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

damaged to side wall of nearside rear tyre

nearside front seat belt buckle twisted

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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FP61 JHA is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FP61 JHA, 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 FP61 JHA registered?

FP61 JHA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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