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SD11 UVY

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,390 mi
Last recorded71,390 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 UVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 71,390 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe bracket corroded and previously repaired

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Front Sub-frame corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 69,829 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 69,829 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 65,507 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 65,252 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 57,856 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 57,845 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper cracked WHERE PIN GOES THROUGH CALIPER (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted SLIP PIN MISSING FROM PIN (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket / mounting missing 2 bolts. Not insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 44,006 miles

all four suspension coil springs corroding

exhaust back box outer skin in poor condition

exhaust centre support bracket corroding and getting thin at weld

exhaust flexible outer casing deteriorating and slight blow of exhaust gasses

nearside and offside front upper suspension top mount cups full of water and significantly corroded

nearside front gearbox driveshaft output seal damp

offside front wheel rim slightly dented on inner face

rear beam axle corroding

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, not excessive currently

Pass 12 Jan 2019 38,469 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,445 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 38,445 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,210 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,696 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 15,644 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 15,644 miles

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

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 UVY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UVY, 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 SD11 UVY registered?

SD11 UVY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2011.

Is SD11 UVY safe to buy?

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