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WG11 VJZ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,422 mi
Last recorded103,422 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 VJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 103,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 96,117 miles

Offside Front top mount

Pass 26 Apr 2023 90,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play in

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 90,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play in

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 85,255 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SMALL GEARBOX OIL WEEP FROM DRIVESHAFT SEAL AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND DRY ON ROTATION. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4X TYRES WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 85,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SMALL GEARBOX OIL WEEP FROM DRIVESHAFT SEAL AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND DRY ON ROTATION. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4X TYRES WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,380 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 74,500 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,490 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,856 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 56,780 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,131 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 49,131 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,392 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 33,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,188 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,171 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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WG11 VJZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG11 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

WG11 VJZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 August 2011.

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