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RU06 SMT

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,176 mi
Last recorded89,176 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU06 SMT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 89,176 miles

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

subframe slight corrosion on surface

Pass 28 Jul 2025 88,591 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2024 88,548 miles

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

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

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

offside chassis railk showing signs of corrosion and undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2024 88,537 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

offside chassis railk showing signs of corrosion and undersealed

Pass 17 Oct 2023 82,912 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 82,912 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,834 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 67,834 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,906 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 61,519 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,201 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,236 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 51,823 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 45,351 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 38,977 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 32,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 25,761 miles

front tyres getting low 3mm of tread left

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RU06 SMT is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RU06 SMT, 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 RU06 SMT registered?

RU06 SMT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is RU06 SMT safe to buy?

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