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WJ11 HZU

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,830 mi
Last recorded86,830 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 HZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 86,830 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall, also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper evidence of injector leak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s marked yellow (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s beam axle spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 85,238 miles

Injector seal slightly leaking causing smell around engine bay but no smoke

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 82,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 82,999 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 80,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 77,350 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,011 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 73,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,662 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,566 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,672 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 45,791 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 18 Jun 2016 24,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 5,376 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 5,352 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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WJ11 HZU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WJ11 HZU, 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 WJ11 HZU registered?

WJ11 HZU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 August 2011.

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