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SD11 ELO

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,276 mi
Last recorded104,276 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 ELO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 104,276 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 104,274 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,199 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 95,798 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 85,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated and corroded. (will need a back-box when replacing.) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger broken off due to corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak coming from 2 places. Sump pan heavily corroded and leaking oil. oil filter corroded and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 85,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush has excess movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated and corroded. (will need a back-box when replacing.) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger broken off due to corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak coming from 2 places. Sump pan heavily corroded and leaking oil. oil filter corroded and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 77,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top rubber bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top rubber bush. (5.3.2 (c))

oil sump pan is corroded, starting sweat oil through in certain places.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,106 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken just before front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing began to crack in tread pattern. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing began to crack in tread pattern. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 69,104 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))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken just before front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing began to crack in tread pattern. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing began to crack in tread pattern. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,850 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 47,499 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers belt in-op (5.2.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 22,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 ELO is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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