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PJ11 OBK

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,082 mi
Last recorded48,082 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 OBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 48,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 45,438 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 45,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nsf an osf (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 41,599 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 41,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 39,927 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front o/s & n/s shock absorbers upper mounting corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 39,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front o/s & n/s shock absorbers upper mounting corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 36,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2021 31,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,372 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 23,520 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,083 miles

Both Rear tyres wearing low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,510 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 13,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,132 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 OBK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ11 OBK registered?

PJ11 OBK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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