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47,083 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on edges.
Offside Front Tyre wear on edges.
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded both front (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded both front (5.3.2 (b))
bolt insecure ,lower g/box
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened both rear coil spring seats corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre wear on edges
Nearside Front tyrewear on edges
brake warning light on
rear axle corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
handbrake or level warning light on but everything ok
rear axle at spring seats badly corroded
rear silencer and front clamp deteriorated
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
handbrake warning light on
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing corrodid (5.3.2 (b))
handbrake warning light on
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
brake warning light on
exhaust deteriorated
handbrake warning light staying on
rear exhaust deteriorated
Oil leaking excessively from engine sump porris (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake warning light staying on
rear exhaust deteriorated
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
rear silencer detriorated
Front exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH61 SFU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 SFU, 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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SH61 SFU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 November 2011.
Is SH61 SFU safe to buy?
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