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VK11 UBA

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,434 mi
Last recorded76,434 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 UBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 76,434 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear badly corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear beam axle badly corroded .

Fail 27 Jul 2026 76,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear badly corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear beam axle badly corroded .

Pass 21 Aug 2025 72,364 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle and spring cup badly corroded

Rear exhaust pipe at joints clamp missing still secure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator seems to be seeping cooling .

Pass 31 Jul 2024 69,108 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front gearbox seal seeping oil.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear beam axel and swing arms badly corroded.

Fail 31 Jul 2024 69,108 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded bothside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front gearbox seal seeping oil.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded should replace. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear beam axel and swing arms badly corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2023 67,922 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective metal support mounting broken, still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch against silencer shield ,should/ shield braking, should remove. (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam axel and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front legs . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front ,rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 67,922 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective metal support mounting broken, still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch against silencer shield ,should/ shield braking, should remove. (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam axel and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front legs . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front ,rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 66,332 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing. Pipe is secure and not leaking when checked.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 61,436 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 57,743 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 52,774 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,138 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,036 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 33,649 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 30,204 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,706 miles

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

air filter breather pipe is split

Fail 26 Mar 2015 27,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

air filter breather pipe is split

Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,842 miles

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

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 UBA is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VK11 UBA, 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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VK11 UBA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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