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OE11 SWJ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,576 mi
Last recorded66,576 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE11 SWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 66,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perished

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 66,346 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 61,527 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 56,997 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 56,997 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,880 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,823 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 43,360 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 37,531 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,220 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box corroded

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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OE11 SWJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OE11 SWJ, 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 OE11 SWJ registered?

OE11 SWJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 August 2011.

Is OE11 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE11 SWJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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