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WG11 VJM

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,874 mi
Last recorded105,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 VJM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 105,874 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 100,789 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle beam slightly corroded

rear fog lamp switch sticking slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2024 100,789 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle beam slightly corroded

rear fog lamp switch sticking slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2023 92,936 miles

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Jun 2022 130,607 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 130,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 72,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 69,717 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 59,424 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2018 59,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 86,313 miles

1 litre of 5/30 synthetic oil added

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack and wear uneven

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,511 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread and sidewall.

cooling fan noisy.

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,283 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread and side wall

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 33,425 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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WG11 VJM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 WG11 VJM, 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 WG11 VJM registered?

WG11 VJM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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