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AU11 SSZ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,566 mi
Last recorded101,566 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 SSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 101,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear bump stop detached

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 101,565 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top mounting washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside rear bump stop detached

Oil level below minimum

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 100,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop detached

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear bump stop detached

Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop detached

Pass 25 Oct 2021 95,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bump stop detached and laying on spring seat

Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 93,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 83,360 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 42,359 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,747 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 24,052 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,027 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 20,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AU11 SSZ 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 AU11 SSZ, 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 AU11 SSZ registered?

AU11 SSZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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