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PK11 VPE

2011 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,542 mi
Last recorded97,542 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 VPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 97,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 97,541 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,291 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 92,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 83,657 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 83,642 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose buckle (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 68,198 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 65,051 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 59,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 59,496 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 55,467 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 55,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 52,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges & cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges & cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 48,889 miles

Both front Tyres Cracking inside tread & sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Rear Cracking on sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 18 Dec 2017 48,889 miles

Both front Tyres Cracking inside tread & sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Rear Cracking on sidewall but no cords exposed

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 45,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 26,138 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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PK11 VPE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PK11 VPE, 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 PK11 VPE registered?

PK11 VPE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is PK11 VPE safe to buy?

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