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HJ11 ZYM

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,352 mi
Last recorded64,352 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 ZYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 64,352 miles

rear subframe showing signs of surface rust

Pass 14 Feb 2025 63,126 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 61,664 miles

Offside Rear Lamp unit condensated

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 61,664 miles

Offside Rear Lamp unit condensated

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 59,891 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 57,964 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 57,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 53,319 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded rear

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 52,121 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded through

Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm outer edge, 2mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer casing corroded through

Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,595 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded through

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,864 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,337 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 56,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,294 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,254 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 ZYM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 ZYM, 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 ZYM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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