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ST60 JAU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,091 mi
Last recorded69,091 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST60 JAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 69,091 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 69,034 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 66,337 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 63,030 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 60,652 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 60,623 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2020 59,526 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,690 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mounting defective at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2019 57,690 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mounting defective at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,812 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2018 51,812 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,978 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 46,978 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,622 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,362 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 36,362 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,860 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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ST60 JAU 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 64.7%.

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 ST60 JAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST60 JAU registered?

ST60 JAU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is ST60 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST60 JAU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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