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SD60 VSV

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,571 mi
Last recorded94,571 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD60 VSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 94,571 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 94,570 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 87,146 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 87,146 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 80,026 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 74,097 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,774 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 61,149 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 59,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 59,114 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front exhaust bracket not attatched

lower engine mount bolt and lower stabiliser mounting bolt to engine missing

Pass 17 Apr 2019 57,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front heat shield insecure.

front tow eye cover missing.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

rear wiper smearing screen

Fail 15 Apr 2019 57,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

rear wiper smearing screen

front heat shield insecure.

front tow eye cover missing.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,372 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 56,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

Oil leak sump porous

Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorating

sump corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2017 53,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorating

sump corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

water ingress in the n/s/r light unit

Fail 16 Aug 2016 48,742 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front section (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

two exhaust clamps have corroded away

water ingress in the n/s/r light unit

Pass 18 Aug 2015 44,315 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,803 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 33,666 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Jan 2014 33,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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SD60 VSV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SD60 VSV, 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 SD60 VSV registered?

SD60 VSV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2011.

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