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AO11 VJC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,238 mi
Last recorded93,238 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 VJC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 93,238 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 84,405 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 84,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split at front flex hose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 78,124 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 78,124 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Coil spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 71,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flex hose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OLD AGE CRACKING 195/50/15/V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 71,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FR0M FLEXY PIPE AND REAR SILINCER CLAMP IS MISSING HEAVILY CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OLD AGE CRACKING 195/50/15/V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 67,864 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,249 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 54,249 miles

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

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

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Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 40,514 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 27,886 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 27,847 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 20,765 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter loose and grease starting to come out. (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 15,622 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 11,030 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 6,147 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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AO11 VJC 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 AO11 VJC, 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 AO11 VJC registered?

AO11 VJC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is AO11 VJC safe to buy?

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