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VK11 XRB

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,545 mi
Last recorded84,545 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 84,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rusty suspension components

Pass 28 Mar 2025 71,196 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 66,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable hanger broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 62,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in top mount

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket snapped

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 62,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in top mount

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket snapped

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 59,002 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable mounting bracket snapped

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 58,923 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable mounting bracket snapped

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 56,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 56,337 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,374 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 54,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE LIGHT CRACKING TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Rear TYRE LIGHT CRACKING TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 8 Mar 2018 43,462 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 43,450 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,300 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 37,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,509 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,870 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 XRB is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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