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PJ60 FWC

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,504 mi
Last recorded68,504 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ60 FWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 68,504 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 64,101 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 64,097 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,274 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 61,274 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 61,247 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 55,334 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 55,334 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 50,555 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

N/s front brake pads look very low.

N/s rear tyre is perishing in the tread.

Part of high level brake light is not working.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Rear subframe is corroded.

Slight play in o/s front ball joint.

Fail 27 Jan 2021 50,553 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Inoperative both sides - cable snapped during test. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Handbrake cables are corroding.

N/s front brake pads look very low.

N/s rear suspension bump stop is loose.

N/s rear tyre is perishing in the tread.

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

Part of high level brake light is not working.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Rear subframe is corroded.

Slight play in o/s front ball joint.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 45,801 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 43,377 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,393 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 36,646 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 36,646 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 24,177 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 19,870 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 19,780 miles

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

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

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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PJ60 FWC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 PJ60 FWC, 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 PJ60 FWC registered?

PJ60 FWC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 2011.

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