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VA11 HRK

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,653 mi
Last recorded68,653 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 HRK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 68,653 miles

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

rear axle corroded

sump porous

Pass 24 Jul 2023 64,672 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Sump is porous

Fail 20 Jul 2023 64,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Sump is porous

Pass 2 Aug 2022 63,097 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Sump porous

Fail 1 Aug 2022 63,097 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Exhaust back box corroded

Sump porous

Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,184 miles

Both front fog lamps not working

Pass 30 Jul 2020 57,435 miles

Sump & exhaust back box corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 57,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sump & exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 54,077 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 54,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,999 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 37,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn almost bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 37,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn almost bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,929 miles

Rear coil spring corroded near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,484 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2014 24,134 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 24,134 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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VA11 HRK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VA11 HRK, 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 VA11 HRK registered?

VA11 HRK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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