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DL11 VHE

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,458 mi
Last recorded121,458 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 VHE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 121,458 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 119,126 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 112,196 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,355 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 97,207 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 97,207 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))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 91,870 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 91,870 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,549 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 75,524 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,447 miles

rear exhaust bx outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,362 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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DL11 VHE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DL11 VHE, 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 DL11 VHE registered?

DL11 VHE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is DL11 VHE safe to buy?

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