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WJ11 XEA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,920 mi
Last recorded104,920 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 XEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 104,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil plus offside front around piston (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including lower springs and b hose mountings n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlights slightly tarnished

nearside rear tyre slight signs of old ageing

Pass 8 Apr 2025 97,085 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus brake hose ferrles and brackets n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlights slightly tarnished

offside front shock absorber slight dampness around gland when jacked up

Fail 8 Apr 2025 97,085 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus brake hose ferrles and brackets n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlights slightly tarnished

offside front shock absorber slight dampness around gland when jacked up

Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus brake hose ferrles slightly corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front shock absorber slightly damp around gland

Fail 8 Apr 2024 89,191 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus brake hose ferrles slightly corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front shock absorber slightly damp around gland

Pass 18 Apr 2023 82,024 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 82,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 79,192 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 78,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop broken off and stuck inside the coil spring

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 78,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop broken off and stuck inside the coil spring

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 66,409 miles

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

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

advise nearside front brake flexi slightly twisted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2018 55,517 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,985 miles

advise front tyres wearing low on approx 2.5/3mm

Fail 14 Dec 2017 44,982 miles

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

advise front tyres wearing low on approx 2.5/3mm

Pass 12 Jan 2017 36,159 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 36,159 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,311 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 31,311 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 24,760 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,760 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 18,764 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 XEA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJ11 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

WJ11 XEA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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