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SH61 SFF

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,900 mi
Last recorded173,900 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 SFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 173,900 miles

Rear ale corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2024 173,890 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear ale corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 95,434 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavy corrosion on rear axle

Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,126 miles

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,668 miles

heavy corrossion on rear axle

Fail 9 Nov 2021 75,663 miles

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

heavy corrossion on rear axle

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,202 miles

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

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

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

Play in nearside of steering rack

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 61,197 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in nearside of steering rack

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 53,703 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 53,703 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,364 miles

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

heavy corrossion on rear axle and rear silencer

Pass 15 Nov 2017 36,069 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

rear silencer box outer casing corroded

surface corrosion on rear axle

Fail 14 Nov 2017 36,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

rear silencer box outer casing corroded

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,212 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 21,835 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 21,835 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,784 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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SH61 SFF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH61 SFF, 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 SH61 SFF registered?

SH61 SFF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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