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SD11 ZYJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,575 mi
Last recorded68,575 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 68,575 miles

crankshaft pully insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2022 68,572 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

crankshaft pully insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2021 68,177 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 68,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,387 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 61,387 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 50,810 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 50,802 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,187 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 47,187 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 40,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,881 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 27,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 22,569 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 22,569 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 16,945 miles

both offside tyres perrished

noise at rear brakes

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 ZYJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

SD11 ZYJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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