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SD11 WJJ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,677 mi
Last recorded48,677 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 WJJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,677 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 48,675 miles

Brake cable insecure both cable, brackets deteriorated and corroded (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

sump badly corroded and seeping oil.

Fail 27 Jan 2023 48,662 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 46,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 31 May 2022 46,224 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 40,729 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2021 40,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 36,868 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2019 32,418 miles

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 32,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 28,470 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2018 28,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2017 25,128 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 25,107 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2016 22,713 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded on edge of disc (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 14,864 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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SD11 WJJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 SD11 WJJ, 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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SD11 WJJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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