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SD11 YFJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,133 mi
Last recorded94,133 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 94,133 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 94,133 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 91,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 89,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 86,324 miles

Rear wiper deterirated

Fail 18 Sep 2020 86,324 miles

Rear wiper deterirated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,960 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,502 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 60,766 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 55,109 miles

Engine oil leak, Sump is also starting to become porous

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexible section (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 55,109 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak, Sump is also starting to become porous

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexible section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,749 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 43,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 32,170 miles

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 YFJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

SD11 YFJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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