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RE11 ZVH

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,827 mi
Last recorded72,827 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 ZVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 72,827 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 72,318 miles

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 66,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 66,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 62,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 56,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust backbox deteriorating

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 49,896 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 May 2021 49,896 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

exhaust back box deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 May 2020 45,884 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2020 45,884 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

EXHAUST CORRODING

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 36,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2019 36,686 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2018 26,870 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 21,704 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 16,427 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 13,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 9,951 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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RE11 ZVH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RE11 ZVH, 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 RE11 ZVH registered?

RE11 ZVH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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