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SJ11 NHA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,824 mi
Last recorded75,824 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 NHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 75,824 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 75,824 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 74,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 74,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 72,318 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 71,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 67,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,376 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 65,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 60,787 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2018 52,738 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2017 47,408 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 44,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 44,111 miles

Coolant leak at radiator ()

Oil leak at gear selector shaft seal ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside front tyre bald on shoulders

rear exhaust join clamp missing but still secure

Fail 12 Oct 2016 44,111 miles

Coolant leak at radiator ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak at gear selector shaft seal ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside front tyre bald on shoulders

rear exhaust join clamp missing but still secure

Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,183 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 26,566 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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SJ11 NHA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SJ11 NHA, 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 SJ11 NHA registered?

SJ11 NHA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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