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GX11 JOA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,738 mi
Last recorded69,738 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX11 JOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 69,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount play/worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,132 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , Both sides , splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 68,049 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 68,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 67,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,603 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,110 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,802 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 58,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded & clamp

Fail 31 Jul 2018 54,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded & clamp

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,120 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 35,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

all tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2015 26,184 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 17,559 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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GX11 JOA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX11 JOA, 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 GX11 JOA registered?

GX11 JOA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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