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VO11 RZC

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,730 mi
Last recorded116,730 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 RZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 116,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Sill area damaged but not affecting structural rigidity

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 111,939 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop is missing

Offside Rear bump stop is insecure

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

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

damage to nearside front outer sill panel areas

fluid detected around nearside front inner cv joint/gaiter areas

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 31 Jan 2025 111,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower support bracket is incomplete and insecure

Front wipers not tested

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop is missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop is insecure

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

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

damage to nearside front outer sill panel areas

exhaust system corroded

fluid detected around nearside front inner cv joint/gaiter areas

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 1 Feb 2024 109,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner has slight play detected in steering mechanism

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop is insecure

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened especially lower coil spring cup saddle areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to nearside front outer sill panel area

exhaust system corroded

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 30 Jan 2024 109,226 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756514 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756514 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint areas (clamp missing) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner has slight play detected in steering mechanism

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint areas (clamp missing) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop is insecure

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened especially lower coil spring cup saddle areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to nearside front outer sill panel area

exhaust system corroded

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brakes binding slightly

front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2022 104,546 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre tread low

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2021 104,519 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH UPPER REARS (5.3.2 (c))

rear silencer deteriorated

front brake pads on limit

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear brakes grinding

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,451 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 93,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 67,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,605 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 55,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,412 miles

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

Front tyres have cracking to sidewall

Fail 21 Jul 2017 48,412 miles

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

Front tyres have cracking to sidewall

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 45,816 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 43,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 40,173 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 40,173 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VO11 RZC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VO11 RZC, 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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VO11 RZC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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