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SK02 BEE

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,146 mi
Last recorded78,146 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 BEE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 78,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front shock absorbers rusty

nearside front shock absorber very slightly damp

rear axle beam rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2026 78,146 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust has leak on flex pipe

exhaust rusty

front shock absorbers rusty

nearside front shock absorber very slightly damp

rear axle beam rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2025 74,025 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 74,025 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 67,105 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 67,096 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,954 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,805 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 53,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,178 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2020 51,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front lower ball joint worn (borderline pass)

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

exhaust rear silencer deriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,890 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 48,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kicks up to the right not the left (headlamp intended for a left hand drive vehicle) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear screw puncturing outer edge of tyre

Rear both tyres starting to perish on walls

Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 42,395 miles

Offside front tyre tread depth close to legal limit

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,611 miles

Offside o/s front tyre slightly worn

o/s rear tyre has a nail in not repairable

Fail 28 Sep 2016 36,611 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside o/s front tyre slightly worn

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front and rear (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre has a nail in not repairable

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,438 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,077 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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SK02 BEE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SK02 BEE, 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 SK02 BEE registered?

SK02 BEE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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