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AU11 VVX

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

184,902 mi
Last recorded184,902 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 184,902 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 178,167 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 178,166 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 171,858 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 171,858 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 163,831 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 163,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 152,172 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 152,167 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 141,493 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 131,711 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 14 Feb 2020 131,710 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 15 Feb 2019 119,610 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front o/s and rear o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 119,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front o/s and rear o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,292 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer Skin of rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 107,292 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer Skin of rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,367 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure

Rear exhaust box corroded & thin.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 94,367 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Brake binding slightly & squeaking.

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure

Rear exhaust box corroded & thin.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,000 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 78,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,385 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin starting to deteriate

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,340 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 42,340 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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AU11 VVX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 AU11 VVX, 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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AU11 VVX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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