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SH11 DBZ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,654 mi
Last recorded81,654 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 DBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 81,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 78,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

various components corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2023 78,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

various components corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2022 74,891 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 74,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,958 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 67,151 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack end: slight play/wear noted

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail thin with corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2019 62,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,042 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 56,630 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,874 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 50,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 50,005 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 42,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 34,095 miles

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 DBZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH11 DBZ, 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 DBZ registered?

SH11 DBZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2011.

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