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SH11 ZCF

2011 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,253 mi
Last recorded80,253 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 ZCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 80,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear hand brake cable brackets corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 76,603 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 72,161 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front sun visor insecure screw missing

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear h/brake cable support brackets corroded and broken away now being held with cable ties (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flexes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 67,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable support bracket corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable support bracket corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 63,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to case (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to case (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 59,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust (back box) heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 54,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 50,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower wishbone, rear bonded bushing worn (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front nsf wiper blade worn (frayed on outer part of blade)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre band of tyre, can see air leaking from nail area. ()

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower wishbone, rear bonded bushing worn (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre band of tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 45,639 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 44,284 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 39,823 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,823 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,353 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 ZCF is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZCF, 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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SH11 ZCF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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