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SD61 CTE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,457 mi
Last recorded85,457 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 CTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 85,457 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2025 79,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part and rest of the exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 79,535 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part and rest of the exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 72,062 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 64,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge possible due to ball joint play (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 64,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge possible due to ball joint play (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 51,094 miles

Nearside Front 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))

slight play in n/s/f top mounting

Pass 8 Jun 2021 42,551 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 38,229 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 35,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,149 miles

Rear BOX OUTER SKIN RUSTED

Pass 9 Sep 2017 29,903 miles

Rear rear box outer skin rusted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 27,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 24,335 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 21,503 miles

back box outer skin corroded.

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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SD61 CTE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SD61 CTE, 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 SD61 CTE registered?

SD61 CTE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is SD61 CTE safe to buy?

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