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SG11 NBZ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

63,514 mi
Last recorded63,514 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 NBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 63,514 miles

underside and components rather corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2026 63,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 61,808 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 60,330 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 60,328 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 58,926 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 58,926 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 57,707 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 57,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 56,100 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 55,050 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 55,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,266 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 46,197 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2018 46,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,336 miles

Rear silencer thin

Fail 28 Mar 2017 38,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear silencer thin

Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,254 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 30,254 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,278 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,104 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 17,104 miles

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

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 NBZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

SG11 NBZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is SG11 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG11 NBZ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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