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SA11 DWV

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,321 mi
Last recorded40,321 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 DWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 40,321 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

full car undersealed everything covered

Pass 4 Jun 2025 36,602 miles

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

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

car undersealed

Pass 10 May 2024 32,054 miles

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

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 27,680 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 27,376 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,012 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,458 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 22,519 miles

Exhaust backbox skin corroded and peeling

Fail 29 Mar 2019 22,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust backbox skin corroded and peeling

Pass 16 Mar 2018 18,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 15,396 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 12,148 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked and perished on side wall s

Pass 6 Mar 2015 9,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 6,431 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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SA11 DWV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SA11 DWV, 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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SA11 DWV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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