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SG11 FHW

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,117 mi
Last recorded101,117 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 FHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 101,117 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 107,117 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 102,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 102,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 98,474 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot lid doesn't open

Fail 26 Aug 2024 98,474 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot lid doesn't open

Pass 10 Aug 2023 93,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded but not excessive at time of test.

Fail 9 Aug 2023 93,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded but not excessive at time of test.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,356 miles

Rear Axle corroded but not excessive at time of test.

Rear Seatbelts not checked during test.

Fail 17 Aug 2022 89,356 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded but not excessive at time of test.

Rear Seatbelts not checked during test.

Pass 17 Jun 2021 83,560 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 83,558 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,820 miles

Coolant fan noisy at time of test

Noise of belt area when revved for emissions advise checking

Rear Axle corroded but not excessive at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2019 75,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coolant fan noisy at time of test

Noise of belt area when revved for emissions advise checking

Rear Axle corroded but not excessive at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

noise from timing area

rear axle corroded at spring cups but not exessive

Pass 9 Feb 2017 64,459 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 64,459 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,046 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 57,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 48,257 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 37,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SG11 FHW is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SG11 FHW, 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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SG11 FHW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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