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YR11 VGC

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,737 mi
Last recorded84,737 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 VGC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 84,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 80,108 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 80,108 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 70,881 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 70,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,668 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 60,470 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 58,400 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 55,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 52,364 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 52,364 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 40,619 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 40,619 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 33,266 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,734 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 26,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 VGC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR11 VGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR11 VGC registered?

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

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