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VN11 VSU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,109 mi
Last recorded69,109 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 69,109 miles

front exhuast flexi pipe clamp is damaged

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both shocks casings corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front both sides top struts corroded

near side front headlights brackets are damaged headlight still secure

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2023 63,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension areas and components corroded

front both shock casings corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 60,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 rear (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension areas and components corroded

Pass 20 May 2021 57,549 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 54,182 miles

front both shocks casings corroded

rear suspension areas corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 50,553 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 May 2019 50,530 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 47,876 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 41,931 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre tread feathered

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

all springs are corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 41,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre tread feathered

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

all springs are corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre tread feathering

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

all springs

Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,759 miles

Front Small oil leak from sump

Rear Exhaust box peeling due to corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2016 35,759 miles

Front Small oil leak from sump

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stickers covering drivers view of the road (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust box peeling due to corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 1,242 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 VSU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VN11 VSU, 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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VN11 VSU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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