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V23 RWF

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,655 mi
Last recorded30,655 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 RWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 30,655 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 30,654 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 27,542 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2024 27,541 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arms rear bush gone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure clip missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 24,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 17,955 miles

ADVISE Rear rubber wiper blade split/worn

ADVISE Underbody /suspension components ,etc age related corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,837 miles

ADVISE: Front and Rear Suspension components ,etc slight corroded (age relation

ADVISE: rear wiper blade is worn/smearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: ns/f Wishbone Rear rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: os/f Wishbone Rear rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,972 miles

ADVISE Front and Rear Suspension components ,etc slight corroded

ADVISE Rear rubber wiper blade splitting

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

Nearside Rear Light unit lens damp /slight water ingress

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 91,214 miles

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2018 82,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,653 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 64,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipe and center pipe corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,541 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and detatched

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Engine sump? ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 62,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and detatched

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Engine sump? ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,622 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 37,621 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V23 RWF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 V23 RWF, 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 V23 RWF registered?

V23 RWF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is V23 RWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V23 RWF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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