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LO11 VFE

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,161 mi
Last recorded39,161 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 VFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 39,161 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 39,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 37,292 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 35,944 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 35,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 34,314 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 32,992 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 31,616 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 30,235 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,969 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 26,493 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 23,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,677 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls 175/65/14

Pass 21 Jun 2014 13,197 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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LO11 VFE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 LO11 VFE, 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 LO11 VFE registered?

LO11 VFE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is LO11 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO11 VFE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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