MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1 of 2 number plate lights inop
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r approaching wear markers centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leaks
gearbox oil leaks
n/s/f roadwheel has a slightly distorted wheel rim on inner bead
o/s front inner cv joint weaping grease but secure
o/s/f roadwheel has a slightly distorted wheel rim on inner bead
rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated
smoke under bonnets looks to be coming from engine breather pipe but access is restricted with other engine components in place requires further investigation
suspension coil springs corroding
vehicle underside and components/suspension subframes dry corroding in areas
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear exhaust clamp missing rear silencer not securely attached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
1 of 2 number plate lights inop
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r approaching wear markers centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leaks
gearbox oil leaks
n/s/f roadwheel has a slightly distorted wheel rim on inner bead
o/s front inner cv joint weaping grease but secure
o/s/f roadwheel has a slightly distorted wheel rim on inner bead
rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated
smoke under bonnets looks to be coming from engine breather pipe but access is restricted with other engine components in place requires further investigation
suspension coil springs corroding
vehicle underside and components/suspension subframes dry corroding in areas
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing heavily corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plated at 1.12 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine sump deteriorated and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing heavily corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres treads worn very nobbly.
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded through.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
both front brake discs showing slight wear/lipped
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
hand brake cables outer shell cracked
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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VE11 FVL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VE11 FVL, 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 FVL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2011.
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