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HJ11 ZBE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,510 mi
Last recorded83,510 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 ZBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 83,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 81,155 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 78,954 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust joint clamp defective

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 78,953 miles

Brake cable insecure Offside parking brake cable (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust joint clamp defective

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 75,730 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

o/s rear handbrake cable mounting insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2023 75,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

o/s rear handbrake cable mounting insecure

Pass 18 May 2022 72,169 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2022 72,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 67,841 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 64,323 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 60,698 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silence deteriorating no leakage of gases

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 57,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,668 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,435 miles

rear silencer rear exhaust clamp front exhaust clamp

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,900 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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HJ11 ZBE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 HJ11 ZBE, 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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HJ11 ZBE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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