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SJ60 GFX

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,790 mi
Last recorded116,790 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ60 GFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 116,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 116,790 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to rear box connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 105,813 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sum corroded, misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 105,813 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sum corroded, misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,519 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 93,514 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 90,278 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 84,094 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 76,729 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake low effort

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 76,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Park brake low effort

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,295 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2018 61,465 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 52,515 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,271 miles

Corrosion rear silencer

Fail 3 Nov 2016 49,271 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Corrosion rear silencer

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 42,893 miles

Nearside front tyre has nail in sidewall

Fail 4 Nov 2015 42,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has nail in sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,807 miles

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

slight bulge on side wall of o/s/f tyre advise renewal

Pass 30 Sep 2013 22,557 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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SJ60 GFX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SJ60 GFX, 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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SJ60 GFX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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