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SJ11 YMC

2011 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,216 mi
Last recorded89,216 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 YMC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 89,216 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 87,121 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 87,121 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking continuasly from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 83,768 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 77,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,698 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 71,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,441 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 49,856 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 49,845 miles

Offside Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system steering is very stiff (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,021 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 43,021 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,376 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 37,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 27,834 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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SJ11 YMC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 SJ11 YMC, 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 SJ11 YMC registered?

SJ11 YMC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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