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VK11 PDZ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

38,323 mi
Last recorded38,323 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 PDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 38,323 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 36,536 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 34,813 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 34,812 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and joint in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 32,284 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 32,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 29,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 28,914 miles

Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 16 Mar 2021 28,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2020 28,366 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 28,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 27,943 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 27,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 27,455 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 27,455 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,246 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 26,246 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,258 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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VK11 PDZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

VK11 PDZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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