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FY11 ZHJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,743 mi
Last recorded87,743 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 ZHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 87,743 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded usual with these vehicles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 87,714 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded usual with these vehicles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources now sorted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 84,731 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle usual with these (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive drive shafts out of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

had to put 1ltr oil in for mot., slight blow rear exhaust box

Pass 29 Jun 2023 79,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded and flacking

Pass 30 Mar 2022 75,073 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 75,073 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,040 miles

Exhaust noisy rear box badly corroded although not yet blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,061 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,744 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,682 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box poor condition (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has sustained slight damage (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,564 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2015 49,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,401 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,680 miles

Rear 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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FY11 ZHJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 FY11 ZHJ, 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 FY11 ZHJ registered?

FY11 ZHJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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