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VN11 FJJ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,166 mi
Last recorded95,166 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 FJJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 90,248 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 90,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 88,636 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 86,063 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 86,063 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 79,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,252 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 77,252 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,864 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 68,864 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing rear joint (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,518 miles

both front top shocker mounts slightly worn

front tyres have good tread but worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer casing very corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,535 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play detected at o/s/f lower arm ball joint

Pass 2 May 2017 27,535 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 27,535 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 14,344 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 11,589 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 8,971 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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VN11 FJJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN11 FJJ, 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 VN11 FJJ registered?

VN11 FJJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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