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MF11 VNU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF11 VNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,022 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow in operation

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 80,979 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting rubber badly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting rubber badly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front seat belt slow in operation

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 77,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust condition

front pad wires loose

Fail 26 Sep 2022 77,846 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper pin securing device missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust condition

front pad wires loose

Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,856 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 74,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Appears to be loose at flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded and peeling apart

Pass 4 Sep 2019 56,792 miles

Air filter box insecure and intake pipe missing

Damage around vehicle

Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken.Front flexible joint damaged/ rear silencer corroded [outer skin] (6.1.2 (a))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall damaged/scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 56,792 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure 2 mounts broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air filter box insecure and intake pipe missing

Damage around vehicle

Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken.Front flexible joint damaged/ rear silencer corroded [outer skin] (6.1.2 (a))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall damaged/scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,982 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,846 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,276 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,532 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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MF11 VNU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF11 VNU, 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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MF11 VNU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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