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VA11 JNX

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,142 mi
Last recorded135,142 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 JNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 135,142 miles

Advise dash illumination faults

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Advise abs cable insecure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 135,142 miles

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

Advise dash illumination faults

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Advise abs cable insecure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 134,378 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 134,333 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe to mid section leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear wheels slightly buckled

clutch fluid reservoir housing insecure/bracket broken cable tied

dash fault various light illuminated on dash

exhaust slightly insecure front section

Pass 3 Apr 2024 129,189 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch fluid reservoir housing slightly insecure / bracket broken cable tied

dash fault various lights illuminated on dash

drivers door handle sticking

Fail 3 Apr 2024 129,189 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch fluid reservoir housing slightly insecure / bracket broken cable tied

dash fault various lights illuminated on dash

drivers door handle sticking

Pass 13 Feb 2023 124,859 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 118,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and cracked on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 118,618 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and cracked on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 110,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2021 110,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2020 105,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 105,328 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 101,637 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,625 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 67,867 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,680 miles

Both front wiperblades split but clearing screen

Exhaust tailbox and clamp corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 52,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front wiperblades split but clearing screen

Exhaust tailbox and clamp corroded

Tyre Size 195/50R15 82H

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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VA11 JNX 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 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 VA11 JNX, 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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VA11 JNX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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