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SC11 ORJ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,201 mi
Last recorded83,201 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC11 ORJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 83,201 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp Before Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 83,077 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp Before Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2025 65,788 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2024 47,696 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 47,695 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 64,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,221 miles

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

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

Sweat from o/s/f driveshaft

Fail 20 Jul 2022 61,221 miles

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

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))

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

Sweat from o/s/f driveshaft

Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,075 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 54,818 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 49,423 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 49,423 miles

Front Inner 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 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 44,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 38,780 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 21 Jul 2015 29,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,503 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,522 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

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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SC11 ORJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SC11 ORJ, 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 SC11 ORJ registered?

SC11 ORJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is SC11 ORJ safe to buy?

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