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SK11 UGB

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,440 mi
Last recorded68,440 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 UGB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 68,440 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi in poor condition and front joint is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front strut top washers and nuts are heavily corroded , offside has a small hole in it - borderline pass (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam is heavily corroded - borderline pass (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are damaged and worn heavily at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear light unit has water in it

Fail 16 Jun 2026 68,429 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre is cracked deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working washers not working , wipers untested (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi in poor condition and front joint is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front strut top washers and nuts are heavily corroded , offside has a small hole in it - borderline pass (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam is heavily corroded - borderline pass (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are damaged and worn heavily at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear light unit has water in it

Pass 26 Jun 2025 65,975 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top strut retaining washers are corroded very heavily - offside has a small hole developing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam is very heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre is worn and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear light unit has condensation inside

Fail 25 Jun 2025 65,965 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear silencer feed pipe is holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top strut retaining washers are corroded very heavily - offside has a small hole developing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam is very heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre is worn and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear light unit has condensation inside

Pass 25 Jun 2024 63,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint and flexi have slight leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front top shocker mounting metal discs are heavily corroded and require replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam is heavily corroded - borderline pass (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear light unit has water in it

Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 60,959 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity WATER IN NSR LAMP (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 58,568 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity WATER IN NSR LAMP (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 54,314 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 54,277 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,847 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking around gearbox/block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front top strut mounting cups are corroded - borderline

Fail 29 Jun 2020 50,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlight is fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking around gearbox/block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper shock absorber bushes are won (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm mounting bushes are breaking and poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front top strut mounting cups are corroded - borderline

Pass 3 Jun 2019 46,074 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 41,113 miles

exhaust deteriorating

offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2017 34,549 miles

Exhaust corroded in places and back box outer skin coming away

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front wheel slight wheel binding

Fail 28 Jun 2017 34,549 miles

Exhaust corroded in places and back box outer skin coming away

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front wheel slight wheel binding

Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,823 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin crodded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,599 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,134 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 19,134 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SK11 UGB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SK11 UGB, 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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SK11 UGB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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