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PJ11 HVX

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,687 mi
Last recorded151,687 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 HVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 151,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush starting to separate and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively with low effort (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush starting to separate and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking to safe limit (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres splitting perished and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion to suspension components and structure

park brake lever only has small amount of reserve travel and effort only just achieved

very bad oil leaks from engine and gear-box

windscreen wipers perished

Pass 24 Apr 2023 147,585 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres close to legal limit with damage and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake effort only just achieved with little or no reserve travel at lever

very bad oil leaks but not dripping on the floor

Fail 24 Apr 2023 147,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure with bald edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing with bald edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres close to legal limit with damage and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake effort only just achieved with little or no reserve travel at lever

very bad oil leaks but not dripping on the floor

Pass 25 Feb 2022 142,755 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 139,678 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 129,033 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 129,033 miles

Windscreen washer not working N/S & O/S (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 129,009 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 122,864 miles

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

nearside front fog light lense broken

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,591 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 99,475 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 99,471 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure n/s/f headlamp insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking within drum brake - do not drive (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front fluid leak from gearbox area

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit - recommend replacement (unable to see inner pads) (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit - recommend replacement (unable to see inner pads) (3.5.1g)

Offside Front drivers window doesn't open

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded but no signs of leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside parking brake reading low

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jun 2015 70,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside parking brake reading low

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,345 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 59,345 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 49,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jun 2014 49,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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PJ11 HVX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ11 HVX, 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 PJ11 HVX registered?

PJ11 HVX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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