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VK11 MPV

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,545 mi
Last recorded57,545 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 MPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 57,545 miles

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 55,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Shocker casing corroded

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 54,249 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 53,096 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 53,096 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 51,265 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2022 51,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2021 48,996 miles

1 Litre of engine oil added prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit in one place due to being miss shaped (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust tailbox badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 42,814 miles

exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2020 42,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,531 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2018 36,643 miles

Rear Exhaust box poor condishion

Fail 24 Jul 2018 36,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust box poor condishion

Pass 28 Jul 2017 33,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre splitting in tread

Offside Front Tyre splitting in tread

Rear Exhaust box poor condishion

Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Front (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,536 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 27,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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VK11 MPV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VK11 MPV, 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 VK11 MPV registered?

VK11 MPV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is VK11 MPV safe to buy?

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