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VE11 VTO

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,832 mi
Last recorded75,832 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 75,832 miles

Both front headlamps faded

both front top suspension mounts corroded

exhaust bracket by Cat corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 73,007 miles

Front + Rear suspension bushes perishing

Front + Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft seal weeping

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 73,007 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front + Rear suspension bushes perishing

Front + Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft seal weeping

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,369 miles

Front + Rear suspension bushes perishing

Front + Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded couldnt inspect rear seatbelts fully

Pass 16 Mar 2023 59,273 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,552 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 47,240 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 44,591 miles

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 42,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,771 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,247 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 25 Jun 2015 27,902 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,967 miles

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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 VTO is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

VE11 VTO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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