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VE11 UKT

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,159 mi
Last recorded86,159 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 UKT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 86,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 85,562 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2024 84,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2023 75,509 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,484 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 75,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,131 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear exhaust clamp missing and rear silencer slightly corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2018 71,131 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp missing and rear silencer slightly corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,852 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,846 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 66,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 62,336 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,209 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,829 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)

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 UKT is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UKT, 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 VE11 UKT registered?

VE11 UKT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is VE11 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE11 UKT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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