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ML11 SBZ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,135 mi
Last recorded75,135 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 SBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 75,135 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 73,489 miles

Macpherson strut top mount plate cup corroded on both sides

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 73,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Macpherson strut top mount plate cup corroded on both sides

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,629 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 54,183 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 48,640 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 41,798 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 39,527 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 36,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 36,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 30,937 miles

Both rear tyres perishing but not split down to cords

Nearside front tyre starting to perish and down to 3mm tread

Fail 15 May 2018 30,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perishing but not split down to cords

Nearside front tyre starting to perish and down to 3mm tread

Pass 11 May 2017 28,094 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 23,235 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 17,959 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 17,959 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged not exposing cords

Pass 29 May 2014 12,648 miles

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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ML11 SBZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML11 SBZ, 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 ML11 SBZ registered?

ML11 SBZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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