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JV07 COB

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,321 mi
Last recorded109,321 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJV07 COB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 109,321 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 100,594 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 97,196 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 86,118 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,888 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,973 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 71,478 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,079 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,070 miles

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and braking away.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 57,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and braking away.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 50,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,926 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,443 miles

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

o s r tyre 3mm

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 35,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o s r tyre 3mm

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,311 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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JV07 COB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JV07 COB, 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 JV07 COB registered?

JV07 COB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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