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SH11 DBX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,140 mi
Last recorded68,140 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 DBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 68,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2025 67,409 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Main seal, Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 10 Sep 2025 67,409 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Main seal, Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 14 Sep 2024 62,143 miles

UNDER THE CHASSIS BODY SEALANT APPLIED

Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,408 miles

Coil spring corroded All, slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn down to 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 54,345 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

rear axle and springs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,738 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 51,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 47,951 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 43,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension strut slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 38,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 38,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 34,621 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2015 27,364 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 18,299 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 18,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SH11 DBX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SH11 DBX, 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 SH11 DBX registered?

SH11 DBX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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