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SD11 XBV

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,895 mi
Last recorded76,895 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 76,895 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 76,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 61,483 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 48,008 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 48,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 46,525 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section clamp burst (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 44,583 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

knocking through steering column

Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,249 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket burst and incomplete. Not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Condition of exhaust centre and rear sections.Corroded and deteriorated.(oe)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 40,247 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both. Wishbone rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure "U" clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket burst and incomplete. Not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Condition of exhaust centre and rear sections.Corroded and deteriorated.(oe)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 36,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top strut mounting slightly worn

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 33,415 miles

exhaust backbox corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2017 29,938 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 23,969 miles

Clutch pedal rubber not fitted.

Front exhaust clamp missing and bracket broken.

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition and rear box outer skin corroded and splitting.

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

O/s/f shock absorber leaking.

Pass 3 May 2016 20,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust mount at gear box split

Fail 30 Apr 2016 20,640 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust mount at gear box split

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 May 2015 12,762 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 10,889 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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 XBV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 August 2011.

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