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SD61 CTX

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,104 mi
Last recorded54,104 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 CTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 54,104 miles

nearside rear exhaust slight corroded

rear axle slight corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 52,140 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also front and rear clamps missing and silencer is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

suspension corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 52,140 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also front and rear clamps missing and silencer is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

suspension corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 50,960 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable guide corroded and broken

exhaust silencer corroded and clamp missing

suspension corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2023 50,960 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable guide corroded and broken

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded and clamp missing

suspension corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2021 50,921 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 50,921 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,859 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 45,174 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 39,602 miles

exhaust corroded no leaks secure

Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,462 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 27,367 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,285 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,886 miles

outer skin of rear silencer box 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 CTX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

SD61 CTX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is SD61 CTX safe to buy?

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