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TV04 OST

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,850 mi
Last recorded63,850 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTV04 OST
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 63,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 59,250 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 54,487 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,864 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 51,434 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 48,421 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 46,380 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 40,485 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 36,613 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,858 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 24,881 miles

Slight play in offside front top strut mounting.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 24,881 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage rear bumper. (6.1.C.1)

Slight play in offside front top strut mounting.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 18,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 13,682 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 13,681 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front 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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TV04 OST is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TV04 OST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TV04 OST registered?

TV04 OST is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2011.

Is TV04 OST safe to buy?

The MOT history for TV04 OST shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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