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VA11 HTL

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,257 mi
Last recorded56,257 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 HTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 56,257 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 56,257 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 53,566 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 53,566 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 51,172 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 48,167 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 48,167 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from downpipe to centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

unable to open boot

Pass 8 Jul 2022 45,933 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front clamp corroded/split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 42,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,115 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 35,822 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,975 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 25,974 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 21,412 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2014 13,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 13,884 miles

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

Nearside 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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VA11 HTL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 VA11 HTL, 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 VA11 HTL registered?

VA11 HTL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is VA11 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA11 HTL 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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