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PJ11 KVV

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,125 mi
Last recorded118,125 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 KVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 118,125 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Axle corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2024 115,507 miles

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

Front Exhaust mount broke

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 109,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,334 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp insecure

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

engine sump corroded/rear axle corroded

front exhaust clamp corroded and damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2022 102,330 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp insecure

engine sump corroded/rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 99,552 miles

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

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

front exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust clamp corroded

offside parking brake cable bracket broken

rear exhaust clamp missing

slight lift in both front strut top mounts

Fail 17 Aug 2021 99,552 miles

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

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

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

front exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust clamp corroded

offside parking brake cable bracket broken

rear exhaust clamp missing

slight lift in both front strut top mounts

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,192 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 98,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 92,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65x14h (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2019 92,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65x14h (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,572 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2016 69,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 69,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2015 59,501 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,425 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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PJ11 KVV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KVV, 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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PJ11 KVV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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