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VN11 VUB

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,865 mi
Last recorded104,865 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 VUB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 104,865 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 104,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 98,979 miles

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

rear axle corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,921 miles

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

Rear axle corroding

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 94,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroding

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 92,300 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside x2 tyres perished

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

unidentified noise underbonnet

Fail 28 Mar 2023 92,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside x2 tyres perished

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

battery flat

unidentified noise underbonnet

Pass 4 Dec 2021 91,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 90,495 miles

Air con pipe leaking

Coolant leak rad slight leak ()

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front /rear (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 90,495 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Air con pipe leaking

Coolant leak rad slight leak ()

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front /rear (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust system badly corroded and tail pipe missing

Pass 30 May 2019 88,363 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin coming away

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 85,050 miles

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

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Torsion/axle join bar misshaped (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 85,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 72,629 miles

Oil leak engine front crank area ()

Oil leak gearbox selector shaft area ()

centre and rear exhausts very rusty

Fail 15 May 2017 72,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop broken off

Oil leak engine front crank area ()

Oil leak gearbox selector shaft area ()

Rear wiper worn out

centre and rear exhausts very rusty

Pass 12 May 2016 61,345 miles

Nearside some oil present around gearbox driveshaft oil seal

Rear silencer corroded

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front and nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 May 2016 61,345 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer clamp corroded away (7.1.1)

Nearside some oil present around gearbox driveshaft oil seal

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

Rear silencer corroded

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front and nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 May 2015 49,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear silencer corroded

some oil mist from nearside gearbox driveshaft oil seal

Pass 13 May 2015 49,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer corroded

some oil mist from nearside gearbox driveshaft oil seal

Pass 14 May 2014 36,602 miles

rear exhaust very rusty.

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 VUB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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