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NJ11 WKD

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,492 mi
Last recorded50,492 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 WKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 50,492 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides ,TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

SRS LIGHT GOES VERY DULL ,WHEN BELT PLUGED IN.MORE DETAILED INSPECTION REQUIRED ,possibility bad earth

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2025 45,198 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 45,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle spring mount corroded / holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All of the rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 38,421 miles

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

Front exhaust deteriorated flexi

Front sump corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2024 38,411 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front exhaust deteriorated flexi

Front sump corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2022 37,368 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated front section

Fail 15 Apr 2022 37,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through splits in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through splits in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated front section

Pass 19 Apr 2021 33,692 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 33,691 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 32,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box delaminated and has minor exhaust gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 32,337 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 and showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box delaminated and has minor exhaust gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 29,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 27,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

back box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,740 miles

exhaust backbox 1st layer exhaust corroded away not blowing

offside rear tyre cracking and splitting in tread

Fail 24 Mar 2017 24,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (8.2.2)

exhaust backbox 1st layer exhaust corroded away not blowing

offside rear tyre cracking and splitting in tread

Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm, cracks in tread, nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 22,577 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm, cracks in tread, nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 19,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,968 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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NJ11 WKD is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NJ11 WKD, 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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NJ11 WKD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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