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SB61 EVC

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,424 mi
Last recorded50,424 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 EVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 50,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front d/ shaft oil seal on the side of gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under plastic trim fitted covering front to rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2022 49,146 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 44,546 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at rear joint, back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 44,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front position lamp came on with tap

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / cracking between tread 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishedm / cracking between tread 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at rear joint, back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres 195/55x15 , rear tyres 195/50x15

Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,009 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 39,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,634 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 28,129 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 20,114 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)

some dash warning lights on dim indicating electrical fault

Fail 14 Jan 2016 20,114 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

some dash warning lights on dim indicating electrical fault

Pass 22 Jan 2015 15,922 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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SB61 EVC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB61 EVC, 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 SB61 EVC registered?

SB61 EVC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is SB61 EVC safe to buy?

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