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SD11 ZZC

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,388 mi
Last recorded88,388 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 88,388 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade

Fail 1 Jul 2026 88,386 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak clamp back box (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade

Pass 12 Oct 2023 85,935 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 81,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 75,967 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,303 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 67,033 miles

front flexi/pipe leaking slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2018 63,345 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 63,345 miles

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))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 63,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine sump pourous

exhaust flexi pipe and exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,108 miles

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 55,108 miles

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,970 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,870 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 38,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 29,978 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,501 miles

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

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 ZZC 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 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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

SD11 ZZC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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