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FV11 RKA

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,672 mi
Last recorded69,672 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 RKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 69,672 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mid bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 67,900 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 67,860 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 65,912 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 65,489 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 65,312 miles

Rear subframe corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2022 65,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

backbox heavily corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2021 61,338 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 57,504 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 57,503 miles

Offside Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 51,838 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 51,838 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 44,706 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 37,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,665 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,159 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 25,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 19,880 miles

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

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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FV11 RKA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV11 RKA, 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 FV11 RKA registered?

FV11 RKA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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