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SD11 ELH

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,852 mi
Last recorded105,852 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 ELH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 105,852 miles

offside parking brake performance slightly low

Fail 17 Jul 2026 105,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 96,711 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 96,711 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 88,888 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 88,888 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 88,887 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 82,305 miles

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))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 82,305 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,074 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both top strut cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 77,071 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,808 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 67,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,300 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,522 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 24,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 18,683 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 18,673 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 13,031 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,529 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 9,137 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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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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