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J2 KYS

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 KYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 84,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on min limit and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 79,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly cracked and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 also badly cracked and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,849 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 73,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,117 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,110 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,246 miles

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

Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Nov 2020 60,246 miles

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

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

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

Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Oct 2019 59,356 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 54,021 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2017 48,938 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 41,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 33,848 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,944 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J2 KYS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J2 KYS, 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 J2 KYS registered?

J2 KYS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is J2 KYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 KYS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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