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VE60 VJD

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,593 mi
Last recorded49,593 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 VJD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 49,593 miles

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

NSR shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OSR shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2025 47,623 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside + offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shock absorber bodies corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 45,695 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2024 45,695 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 43,314 miles

Headlamp aim slightly affected by lens fade.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,993 miles

auxiliary drive belt cracking / perishing

exhaust front mount corroded and split

Pass 5 Jan 2021 39,225 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 39,225 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 37,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2019 33,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2018 30,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 2 Jan 2018 30,727 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2017 27,435 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2016 24,365 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,681 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 15,090 miles

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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VE60 VJD 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 VE60 VJD, 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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VE60 VJD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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