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RJ11 FLK

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,489 mi
Last recorded56,489 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 FLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 56,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer sleeve split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam/starting to corrode around lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 51,320 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2025 51,320 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 46,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner gearbox driveshaft seal slighty leaking

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2024 46,545 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner gearbox driveshaft seal slighty leaking

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 42,759 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 42,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 38,728 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 34,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections corroded - rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - offside worse (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 34,561 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections corroded - rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - offside worse (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper strut mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 26,682 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 31 Aug 2018 22,821 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 22,821 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,173 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

front pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,242 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 13,242 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,193 miles

o/s/r inner side light bulb not working

Pass 24 Jun 2014 8,647 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 8,647 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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RJ11 FLK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ11 FLK, 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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RJ11 FLK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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