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VK11 XRJ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,400 mi
Last recorded65,400 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 XRJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 65,400 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 65,400 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,280 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,914 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,579 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 58,575 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,942 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,246 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,026 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,820 miles

front discs worn

rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 25,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs worn

rear silencer corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XRJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

VK11 XRJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 April 2011.

Is VK11 XRJ safe to buy?

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