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FV11 RVM

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,186 mi
Last recorded66,186 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 RVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,186 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Fail 12 Sep 2025 66,186 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Pass 11 Sep 2024 63,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,272 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 61,270 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 58,107 miles

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

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

Rear REAR AXLE AND SPING CUPS CORODED

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 49,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 49,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,365 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,116 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 39,116 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 27,397 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear silencer clamp missing

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2018 22,322 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 18,578 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 16,940 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 16,940 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 May 2014 11,430 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 RVM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

FV11 RVM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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