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AV60 VTM

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,852 mi
Last recorded42,852 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 VTM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 42,852 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Rear axle/ spring cups corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2025 38,698 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 32,066 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 31,191 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer and clamp poor. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 31,187 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective First clamp missing and mount broken, system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer and clamp poor. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 30,697 miles

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

rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 29,648 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 29,644 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 28,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 28,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 26,668 miles

exhaust system starting to deterioat

Pass 19 Dec 2017 24,277 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 21,810 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 19,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside edges (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 19,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 17,323 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 15,189 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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AV60 VTM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV60 VTM, 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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AV60 VTM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 January 2011.

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