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NV11 VAX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,779 mi
Last recorded80,779 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 VAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 80,779 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to insecure arm (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle and spring mounts corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 77,267 miles

Offside Front Door handle stiff

Offside sill corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 77,267 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Door handle stiff

Offside sill corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 73,674 miles

body of oil sump weeping.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 67,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 59,866 miles

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

Front brake pins corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 51,719 miles

back box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 44,181 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 35,594 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 27,087 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 17,819 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 10,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,957 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 7,590 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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NV11 VAX 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 NV11 VAX, 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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NV11 VAX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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