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J222 GRU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,795 mi
Last recorded66,795 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 GRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 66,795 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 66,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 63,200 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 63,200 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,638 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,164 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 60,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,733 miles

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 54,227 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 53,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,288 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 42,653 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,576 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 28,380 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 23,436 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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J222 GRU 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 J222 GRU, 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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J222 GRU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 February 2011.

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