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SG11 MZU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,614 mi
Last recorded82,614 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 MZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 82,614 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 71,875 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 63,184 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 56,596 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 55,964 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2020 55,964 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2019 51,700 miles

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

Nearside slight play in track rod at steering rack

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 51,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside slight play in track rod at steering rack

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 44,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 44,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,601 miles

Nearside Front tie rod has slight play at steering rack

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,500 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 37,500 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,022 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 32,022 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,532 miles

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

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 MZU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MZU, 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 SG11 MZU registered?

SG11 MZU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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