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VK11 MZP

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,545 mi
Last recorded68,545 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 MZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 68,545 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2024 62,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust section in Poor Condition

Pass 4 Aug 2023 55,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 50,409 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 44,888 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,098 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 36,098 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 29,262 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 29,262 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))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 26,846 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,557 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 24,536 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,006 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 15,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 10,887 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 10,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MZP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

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

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