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HJ11 ZYX

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

52,971 mi
Last recorded52,971 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 ZYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 52,971 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,394 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 49,486 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks - upper bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 46,967 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 44,240 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 44,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 40,357 miles

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

Rear exhaust box out casing corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2020 38,026 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,704 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 29,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust showing signs of deteriorating

Fail 24 Mar 2018 29,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2017 24,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wipers smear

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2016 19,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald outer edge inner edgelow (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge outer edge low (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 9,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Apr 2014 9,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZYX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 ZYX, 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 HJ11 ZYX registered?

HJ11 ZYX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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