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MR08 JAB

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,352 mi
Last recorded68,352 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 JAB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 68,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 64,939 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 64,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 61,498 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 59,340 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 59,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil plus o/side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 56,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,846 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 42,605 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 42,570 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 31,516 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 31,399 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside lazy (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 26,238 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 24,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2016 22,451 miles

exhaust first skin split

items removed from view

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,062 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 19,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

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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MR08 JAB is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MR08 JAB, 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 MR08 JAB registered?

MR08 JAB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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