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EF11 VTU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,126 mi
Last recorded70,126 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 VTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 70,126 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 68,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable hanging down slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 68,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable hanging down slightly

Offside Front head lamp slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 66,361 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 66,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,991 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 56,085 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 51,372 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,647 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,755 miles

Rear silencer box deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,585 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 33,585 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 27,302 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 33,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 15,371 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 12,484 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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EF11 VTU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF11 VTU, 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 EF11 VTU registered?

EF11 VTU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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