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PK11 OJL

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,585 mi
Last recorded104,585 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 OJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,585 miles

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

Offside Rear brake cable mounting corroded to excess and insecure

Rear axel corroded

lot of travel parking brake lever

Fail 5 Nov 2024 104,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing severeley from front flexi joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint blowing from joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bracket corroded to excess and broken (exhaust still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack knuckle inner joint on steering arm connected to outer track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake wear wire has been strapped up and not connected to vehicles wiring loom (brake wear indicator not illuminated inside vehicle)

Offside Rear brake cable mounting corroded to excess and insecure

Rear axel corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded (not blowing)

all 4x road springs corroded

lot of travel parking brake lever

Pass 31 Oct 2023 97,584 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 97,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 91,593 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 91,593 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,521 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 86,521 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,599 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2018 80,599 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,782 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 73,782 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,375 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 69,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded bad!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 46,702 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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PK11 OJL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PK11 OJL, 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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PK11 OJL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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