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SB11 DNE

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,798 mi
Last recorded55,798 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 DNE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,798 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f jack point corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2026 55,792 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested serious fluid leak on both circuits (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged hose detached (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f jack point corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 53,103 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency low, 17%

Fail 2 Apr 2025 53,103 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency low, 17%

Pass 4 Apr 2024 51,079 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 51,078 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,954 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 48,954 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inside edge 1954516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc have heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 42,981 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 42,981 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 40,698 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 40,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 32,610 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 28,000 miles

sum pan leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,345 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 21,152 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 18,761 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

Fail 3 Feb 2016 18,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2015 16,278 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 13,905 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 13,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SB11 DNE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB11 DNE, 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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SB11 DNE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2011.

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