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YR11 VBK

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,537 mi
Last recorded100,537 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 VBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 100,537 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 100,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 83,252 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 66,663 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 50,735 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 40,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 40,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 29,697 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,331 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 19,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 19,161 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,124 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,009 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 16,004 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 14,448 miles

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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YR11 VBK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR11 VBK, 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 YR11 VBK registered?

YR11 VBK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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