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OV11 FCM

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,222 mi
Last recorded114,222 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 FCM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 114,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 114,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring support corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 111,049 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central exhaust clamps, hangers and mount excessively corroded

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

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

air conditioning pipe leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2021 107,808 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 9 Jan 2021 107,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 Jan 2020 105,409 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2020 105,409 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and perishing (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 100,270 miles

exhaust deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 100,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 50 15V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2018 89,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2017 78,482 miles

BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 68,328 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,545 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 60,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,689 miles

boht rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

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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OV11 FCM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV11 FCM, 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 OV11 FCM registered?

OV11 FCM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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