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SD11 LBL

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,450 mi
Last recorded110,450 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 LBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 110,450 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle / arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 110,394 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle / arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 108,611 miles

Exhaust system corroded and front flex broken

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 108,610 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust system corroded and front flex broken

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,984 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Dpf flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 106,979 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Dpf flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 100,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 100,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 87,539 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,854 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 76,854 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,342 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,848 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 62,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 51,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 44,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,841 miles

engine sump slightly corroded

handbrake travel getting high

rear exhaust slightly corroded

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 LBL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LBL, 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 LBL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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