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MJ60 XWL

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

101,692 mi
Last recorded101,692 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ60 XWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 101,692 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & perished ()

corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 17 Oct 2025 101,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front pad wire broken

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & perished ()

corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Slight movement in upper shock absorber mounting

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 100,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Slight movement in upper shock absorber mounting

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

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

Offside Front Slight movement in upper shock absorber mounting

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 98,553 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 98,552 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,577 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 97,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 96,557 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 96,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bump stops insecure or missing

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,801 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop broken/insecure

exhaust back box outer skin breaking up/corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 87,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop broken/insecure

exhaust back box outer skin breaking up/corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2019 78,626 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

back box exhaust outer skin breaking up/corroded

back box to middle exhaust clamp missing

Fail 20 Jul 2019 78,626 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

back box exhaust outer skin breaking up/corroded

back box to middle exhaust clamp missing

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,615 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 63,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,855 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall.

back box exhaust outer skin, corroded/breaking up.

Fail 8 Feb 2017 51,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (195/55/15) (4.1.E.1)

back box exhaust outer skin, corroded/breaking up.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,285 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 31,123 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 25,363 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2014 25,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front wipers , poss screen dirty

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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MJ60 XWL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 MJ60 XWL, 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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MJ60 XWL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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