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LV11 URC

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,419 mi
Last recorded94,419 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 URC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 94,419 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 94,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 81,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 81,698 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 68,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 51,623 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,688 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Aug 2020 50,688 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 43,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2018 43,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 37,482 miles

Both rear tyre's slightly out of shape,stepping,n/s lightly wearing on outer and cracking.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint slight blow,front flexi and rear box deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Front disc's slightly worn,n/s front brake pads wearing.

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front upper (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front headlight has been cable tied in and is secure.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade split deteriorated.

Fail 10 May 2016 37,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rear tyre's slightly out of shape,stepping,n/s lightly wearing on outer and cracking.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint slight blow,front flexi and rear box deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Front disc's slightly worn,n/s front brake pads wearing.

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front upper (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front headlight has been cable tied in and is secure.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade split deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 33,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 24,029 miles

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

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

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

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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LV11 URC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LV11 URC, 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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LV11 URC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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