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VE11 DBZ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,681 mi
Last recorded76,681 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 DBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 76,681 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 76,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 70,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 70,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,492 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 70,152 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,699 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 69,191 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding on

Sump corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,815 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 65,887 miles

Coolant leak on engine

Front Exhaust downpipe bracket has corrosion

Rear Exhaust silencer has corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2017 62,761 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,263 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,286 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 34,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2014 34,457 miles

Rear tyres perished

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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VE11 DBZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 VE11 DBZ, 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 VE11 DBZ registered?

VE11 DBZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is VE11 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE11 DBZ 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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