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MJ61 KKA

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,834 mi
Last recorded50,834 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 KKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 50,834 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 50,834 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 47,233 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated.

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Panel damage.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 45,278 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 45,238 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 43,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 42,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 42,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 41,635 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 39,625 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2020 39,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 34,531 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 30,035 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 24 Jan 2017 24,227 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,932 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 20,079 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,079 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,860 miles

Damage to nearside front outer tyre wall, but cords not exposed.

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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MJ61 KKA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 MJ61 KKA, 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 MJ61 KKA registered?

MJ61 KKA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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