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LR11 VVP

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,976 mi
Last recorded74,976 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 VVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 74,976 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 74,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 74,320 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 69,094 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,904 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 67,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,102 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 65,790 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 65,785 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 65,784 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 58,800 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 58,595 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 50,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 50,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 44,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking between tread

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

Outer tyre cracking between tread

Fail 18 Feb 2017 44,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking between tread

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

Outer tyre cracking between tread

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,293 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 28,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,380 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,065 miles

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3.5mm

rear wiper smears screen

Fail 20 Mar 2014 20,065 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3.5mm

rear wiper smears screen

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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LR11 VVP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LR11 VVP, 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 LR11 VVP registered?

LR11 VVP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 2011.

Is LR11 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR11 VVP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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