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JL05 AUD

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,674 mi
Last recorded21,674 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL05 AUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 21,674 miles

Rear rear axel corroded

all tyres cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2025 20,856 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 20,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 18,897 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 17,901 miles

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 16 Mar 2022 17,899 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 17,039 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2020 16,775 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle been corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 15,084 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 13,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and cracking (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 11,252 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 9,541 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 6,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 6,773 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 4,012 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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JL05 AUD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JL05 AUD, 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 JL05 AUD registered?

JL05 AUD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is JL05 AUD safe to buy?

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