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FV11 ZCA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,402 mi
Last recorded98,402 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 ZCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 98,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2026 98,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corroded

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 97,179 miles

General underbody corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2025 97,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corroded

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 95,880 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 95,880 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 94,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 92,689 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 73,858 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,547 miles

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

Front shock absober corroding o/s and n/s

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,072 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 52,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 46,583 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 39,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 33,827 miles

rear exhaust corroded, (outer skin)

Pass 22 May 2014 26,072 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 ZCA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV11 ZCA registered?

FV11 ZCA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is FV11 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 ZCA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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