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J9 DFG

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,967 mi
Last recorded73,967 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 DFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 73,967 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 72,027 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 72,025 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 70,126 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 70,126 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 67,768 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 67,768 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 65,462 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 65,462 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 63,522 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint from front to centre piece. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust starting to corrode through slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,200 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 57,179 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 57,179 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 46,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,131 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,275 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 12,551 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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J9 DFG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J9 DFG, 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 J9 DFG registered?

J9 DFG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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