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VN11 VTZ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,897 mi
Last recorded72,897 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 VTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 72,897 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounting washers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

axle corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 69,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

axle corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,636 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

axle corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 59,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Seeping out of sump. Corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,391 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 44,679 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 36,669 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (tyre also slightly misshaped) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (tyre also slightly misshaped) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 20,170 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 20,170 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,580 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 15,575 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)

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 VTZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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