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SK11 XHL

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,364 mi
Last recorded67,364 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 XHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 67,364 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 67,363 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 59,115 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 59,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 50,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 45,464 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 44,217 miles

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

both front a.b.s sensor wires not secured

catalyst/gearbox bracket incomplete

front clamp on exhaust centre section incomplete

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

outer skin on rear silencer incomplete/loose

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 22 Feb 2021 41,932 miles

front flexy pipe exhaust system clamp broken and corroded

rear exhaust system back box clamp missing

rear exhaust system back box corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 41,932 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener on inside mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front flexy pipe exhaust system clamp broken and corroded

rear exhaust system back box clamp missing

rear exhaust system back box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 40,565 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

sump porrus

Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

back box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 31,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,367 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 27,367 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,950 miles

advise rear exhaust slightly corroded

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 XHL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XHL, 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 SK11 XHL registered?

SK11 XHL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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