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PE11 SZC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,952 mi
Last recorded85,952 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 SZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,952 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 81,942 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE TO CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust noisy DOWN PIPE TO CENTRE SECTION LOOSE (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view DRIVERS LOWER CORNER (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 81,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH AIMS HIGH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH FRONT STRUT TOPS HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working BOTH FRONT WASHERS NOT WORKING ( BOTTLE FULL ) (3.5 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH REAR UPPER SHOCKER BUSH HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE TO CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust noisy DOWN PIPE TO CENTRE SECTION LOOSE (8.1.1 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view DRIVERS LOWER CORNER (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 81,882 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 69,366 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 62,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2021 62,179 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2020 59,765 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 59,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Pass 11 May 2019 55,454 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 47,953 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 47,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 40,426 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2017 40,426 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,072 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 28,845 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,887 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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PE11 SZC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PE11 SZC, 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 PE11 SZC registered?

PE11 SZC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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