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SA11 SXU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,307 mi
Last recorded109,307 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 SXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 109,307 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 109,307 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 104,400 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 104,400 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 104,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 103,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy ruttling box (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 103,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy ruttling box (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 89,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,920 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 81,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 75,610 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))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 75,608 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 1 Feb 2019 66,571 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 66,571 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,096 miles

Central Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 44,606 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 39,324 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,814 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 27,747 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 SXU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SA11 SXU, 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 SA11 SXU registered?

SA11 SXU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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