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SH55 ONA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,317 mi
Last recorded74,317 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 ONA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,317 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 74,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 68,400 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 63,964 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 63,964 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 62,088 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,270 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 55,188 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,279 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 47,958 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,248 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,468 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 33,920 miles

Wipers juddering but clearing screen

Back box outer casing corroded and blowing slightly

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but no movement

N/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Radiator leaking and coolant below minimum

Pass 2 Jan 2015 27,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 20,071 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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SH55 ONA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SH55 ONA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH55 ONA registered?

SH55 ONA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 January 2011.

Is SH55 ONA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 ONA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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