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WV11 VBN

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,955 mi
Last recorded49,955 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 VBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 49,955 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2026 49,954 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 46,185 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 46,107 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 41,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 May 2024 41,933 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2023 38,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 34,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2021 33,660 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 33,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 32,385 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 31,497 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,371 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,431 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2016 26,431 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,932 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 23,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WV11 VBN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WV11 VBN, 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 WV11 VBN registered?

WV11 VBN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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