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VK11 XSX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,472 mi
Last recorded114,472 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 XSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,472 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 114,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrded (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet stay retainer broken at base.

front exhaust/ cat heat shield corroded and loose.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 105,467 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 94,332 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Door mirror slightly insecure

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 94,332 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Door mirror slightly insecure

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 83,513 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at middle pipe to rear silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 83,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit + bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit + bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at middle pipe to rear silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,300 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 63,223 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from gear box ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,840 miles

IMS tyre glue out of date

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,696 miles

Instant mobility tyre glue is out of date

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded/clamp corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,401 miles

exhaust backboc corroded

nearside front tyre wearing/bold outter edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,445 miles

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

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

outer skin on exhaust backbox corroded

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 XSX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XSX, 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 XSX registered?

VK11 XSX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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