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VE11 DDF

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,984 mi
Last recorded93,984 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 DDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 93,984 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 93,912 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 90,126 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 90,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,912 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting and clamp broken , still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted very slight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint rubber boot slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box slight leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam/sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 81,359 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,903 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,116 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 65,116 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 61,243 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 52,940 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,595 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 38,212 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,929 miles

exhaust tailsection outer skin corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,425 miles

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

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

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

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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VE11 DDF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DDF, 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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VE11 DDF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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