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SH60 MAR

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,610 mi
Last recorded48,610 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH60 MAR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 48,610 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 48,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 48,322 miles

exaust flexi joint badly worn not blowing at time of test

rear beam axel badly coroded

Fail 16 Jul 2024 48,322 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pan corroded and damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exaust flexi joint badly worn not blowing at time of test

rear beam axel badly coroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 46,054 miles

Oil sump porous

Fail 15 Jul 2023 45,989 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened At the base of the spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil sump porous

Pass 7 Jul 2022 42,238 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 42,238 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 37,782 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 37,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 35,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 25,357 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 25,357 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 19,570 miles

rear tyres cracked on tread area

Pass 4 Sep 2017 17,444 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,112 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,746 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,741 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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SH60 MAR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SH60 MAR, 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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SH60 MAR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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