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SD11 YEU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,935 mi
Last recorded99,935 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 YEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 99,935 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,639 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 95,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,851 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 87,854 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi in poor condtion

Pass 6 Apr 2022 84,877 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 82,511 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 80,024 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 75,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 70,867 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 70,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 59,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box due to outer skin breaking of (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 59,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box due to outer skin breaking of (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 48,544 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front exhaust hanger broken but still supporting

wiper smearing, nearside has small tare

Pass 21 May 2015 35,638 miles

back box outer skin corroded and breaking up

Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,761 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 YEU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEU, 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 YEU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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