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OV11 KVL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,157 mi
Last recorded96,157 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 KVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 96,157 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mount rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil added before test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle/Spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 96,135 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mount rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil added before test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle/Spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 86,265 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 76,527 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 67,970 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 61,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexeble joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 55,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 47,376 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 43,964 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,081 miles

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

rear exhaust case corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 42,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust case corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,927 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 39,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,369 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 33,369 miles

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

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

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 KVL is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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