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FH11 OVE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,431 mi
Last recorded79,431 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH11 OVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,431 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable mounting defective

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,566 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,133 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 66,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 64,291 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 64,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,831 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 51,099 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 51,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,345 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,251 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,070 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,893 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,830 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

small split in nearside wiper blade

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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FH11 OVE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FH11 OVE, 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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FH11 OVE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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