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FV11 RTZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,323 mi
Last recorded85,323 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 RTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2023 83,762 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,675 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 77,396 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 73,965 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 68,510 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH TOP (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2016 49,285 miles

osf brake binding slightly

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2016 49,285 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osf brake binding slightly

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 41,626 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 29,758 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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FV11 RTZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FV11 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

FV11 RTZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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