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VN11 JVG

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,240 mi
Last recorded83,240 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 JVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 83,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,642 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 77,609 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 74,522 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 69,260 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 64,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 63,852 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 63,852 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 60,383 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 55,267 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,747 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 49,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 44,992 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,593 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,647 miles

exhaust silencer rusty rear

front tyres worn on tyre edges

offside rear tyre cracking in tyre tread

Pass 17 Apr 2014 20,571 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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VN11 JVG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VN11 JVG, 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 VN11 JVG registered?

VN11 JVG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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