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SB61 FSC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 FSC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 97,679 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak not picking up any gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle spring seat collapsed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nsf shockabsorber platform heavily corroded at coilspring seat

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sump porous

Pass 5 Feb 2024 95,832 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nsf shockabsorber platform heavily corroded at coilspring seat

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle holed and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sump porous oil leaks oil filter corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 95,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nsf shockabsorber platform heavily corroded at coilspring seat

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle holed and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sump porous oil leaks oil filter corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 93,135 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Nsf seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking lever has limited reserve travel

Rear axle heavily corroded around coil spring platform s

Fail 6 Feb 2023 93,134 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front exhaust section flexi webbing broken slightly blown

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Nsf seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking lever has limited reserve travel

Rear axle heavily corroded around coil spring platform s

Pass 29 Jan 2022 80,660 miles

Brakepipes corroded

Front brakediscs heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

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

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))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Rear top shockabsorber bushes worn

Fail 28 Jan 2022 80,660 miles

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

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

Brakepipes corroded

Front brakediscs heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

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

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))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 67,067 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 60,893 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 55,136 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 50,098 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 42,973 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 36,893 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)

exhaust corroded

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 FSC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FSC, 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 FSC registered?

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

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