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HK11 JZH

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,926 mi
Last recorded86,926 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK11 JZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 86,926 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI AND FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2026 86,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI AND FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 84,103 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 84,103 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 79,550 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 26 Jul 2024 79,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 24 Jul 2023 76,203 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 76,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 68,152 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 63,490 miles

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

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing with cuts in tread

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Jul 2020 59,430 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 59,406 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,637 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,269 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured, repairable

Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,751 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 39,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,071 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 27,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front discs scored slightly (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 17,512 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 17,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,295 miles

tyres need air

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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HK11 JZH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK11 JZH, 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 HK11 JZH registered?

HK11 JZH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is HK11 JZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK11 JZH shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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