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VE11 VBM

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,247 mi
Last recorded124,247 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 124,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s on wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 124,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s on wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 121,294 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 117,779 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,728 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 109,633 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 109,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 106,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 95,729 miles

Front exhaust mount snapped

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 95,729 miles

Front exhaust mount snapped

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 80,601 miles

Nearside Front tyre as 3x small cuts in outer sidewall but are not deep enough to reach cords

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

Oil leak around back of engine ()

Pass 4 May 2016 73,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust slightly rusty on outer skin

Fail 4 May 2016 73,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust slightly rusty on outer skin

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,089 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,186 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 48,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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 VBM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

VE11 VBM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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