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SC11 SRU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,456 mi
Last recorded61,456 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 61,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

gearbox noisy

Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,991 miles

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,259 miles

underside random corrosion including suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2023 49,928 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 49,928 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,608 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 45,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

nsf brake pad wear indicator loose, no warning lamp

underside corroded including suspension components

Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,882 miles

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

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

nsf brake pad wear indicator loose, no warning lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Mar 2019 38,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,078 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 57,078 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,030 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 32,029 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,525 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,435 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 21,435 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 13,738 miles

os rear body work damage

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 SRU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

SC11 SRU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2011.

Is SC11 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC11 SRU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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