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X18 KDJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,554 mi
Last recorded73,554 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 KDJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 73,554 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,050 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 73,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,894 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 59,611 miles

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

Front Both front shock top hats corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 59,611 miles

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

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

Front Both front shock top hats corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 54,562 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,957 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 50,390 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 50,288 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front starting to wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 44,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 44,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 38,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside rear upper bushes (2.7.4)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear axle main bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,923 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2016 26,072 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 20,249 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 14,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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X18 KDJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 X18 KDJ, 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 X18 KDJ registered?

X18 KDJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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