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SH61 SHZ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,362 mi
Last recorded71,362 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 SHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 71,362 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,337 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 64,337 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 51,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 47,584 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 46,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and worn bald on edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 40,495 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting worn

Pass 14 Dec 2020 38,310 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 35,619 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 35,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 32,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened shows signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 32,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened shows signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 27,596 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction side window view obstructed by build up of tree sap (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 22,405 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 22,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 20,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded and peeling, not holed

Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,199 miles

n/s/f coil spring slightly corroded.

rear brakes binding slightly.

recommend front and rear wipers smearing.

slight play in both front strut top mounts.

tailpipe outer skin badly corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 14,651 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes binding slightly.

recommend front and rear wipers.

tailpipe outer skin corroded.-not blown.

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 SHZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SH61 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

SH61 SHZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is SH61 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 SHZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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