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offside parking brake performance slightly low
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front tyre worn to inner reinforcing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre tread depth low, approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
offside parking brake performance slightly low
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both sides rear brake hoses & pipes not secured (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed excess exhaust blow, lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure downpipe clamp not fitted (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At backbox join (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Top strut cups corroded
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive At NS driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sump heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess loose (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil evidence of fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess loose (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil evidence of fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both top strut cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both top strut cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
rear wiper blade torn
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
slight dampness of oil around nearside driveshaft seal/gearbox
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SD11 ELH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SD11 ELH, 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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SD11 ELH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 April 2011.
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