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N20 JKD

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,962 mi
Last recorded70,962 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 JKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 70,962 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 67,843 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 67,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 65,346 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Rear sill starting to rust through.

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 65,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Rear sill starting to rust through.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,582 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting corroded but exhaust secure at present (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb slightly faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 62,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle fractured rear beam axle major corrosion and weakened (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting corroded but exhaust secure at present (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb slightly faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting , casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,015 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,861 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 55,861 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 84,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,426 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 49,426 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,925 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 43,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,505 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 34,001 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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N20 JKD 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 61.1%.

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 N20 JKD, 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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N20 JKD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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