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KM11 JZU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,835 mi
Last recorded171,835 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM11 JZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 171,835 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 171,835 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed flexi broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 103,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox/axle noisy

Fail 29 Mar 2024 103,567 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 96,462 miles

Driver seat back handle missing - unable to fold down seat

Engine oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer and inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 96,462 miles

Driver seat back handle missing - unable to fold down seat

Engine oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer and inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,431 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 88,431 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 88,424 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,640 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 74,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 69,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,314 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 54,297 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 42,213 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 36,536 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 27,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn

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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KM11 JZU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KM11 JZU, 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 KM11 JZU registered?

KM11 JZU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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