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FG11 SDO

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,181 mi
Last recorded86,181 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 SDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 86,181 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 86,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 83,164 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,655 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 81,649 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,146 miles

Front brake pads starting to get worn

Rear axle and suspension heavily corroded in areas

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes getting worn

exhaust backbox deteriorated

instrument cluster earth fault (recommend attention)

Pass 17 Mar 2021 77,774 miles

Rear axle heavily corroded in areas

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes getting worn

Fail 17 Mar 2021 77,774 miles

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

Rear axle heavily corroded in areas

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes getting worn

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,301 miles

Rear axle heavily corroded

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes getting worn

both front tyres perished and right on legal limits (recommend immediate attention)

Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,883 miles

Rear axle heavily corroded

both front tyres getting worn on inner edges and perished (recommend attention)

Fail 25 Mar 2019 74,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear axle heavily corroded

both front tyres getting worn on inner edges and perished (recommend attention)

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,046 miles

Nearside mirror temporary repair

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,788 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin getting corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,108 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil and battery light in cluster dim

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,486 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 30,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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FG11 SDO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 FG11 SDO, 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 FG11 SDO registered?

FG11 SDO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is FG11 SDO safe to buy?

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