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YR11 PNJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,251 mi
Last recorded69,251 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 PNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 69,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 69,197 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 65,447 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Drivers (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 65,447 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))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Drivers (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 54,660 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 43,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 43,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,228 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Apr 2022 40,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 36,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 36,236 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing / holed / corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front front exhaust flexi pipe split

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 32,350 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust centre corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2020 32,350 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear rear wiper split

exhaust centre corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 27,815 miles

Front both front tyres on wear bars and cracking

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear child seat fitted so unable to inspect seat belt

Fail 26 Mar 2019 27,815 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front both front tyres on wear bars and cracking

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 24,492 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges

near side front tyre worn

Fail 26 Mar 2018 24,492 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded on edges

near side front tyre worn

Pass 29 Mar 2017 21,048 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 8,858 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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YR11 PNJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YR11 PNJ, 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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YR11 PNJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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