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SL11 MVU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,572 mi
Last recorded107,572 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 MVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 107,572 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure

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

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

bonnet handle broken but still operational

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2026 107,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure

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

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

bonnet handle broken but still operational

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 98,415 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 83,296 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 74,233 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned fouling wheel trim (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned fouling wheel trim (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 67,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe/ rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust front pipe clamp broken

Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,898 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewalls heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

brake pipes underside under plastic cover unable to fully inspect

Fail 15 Feb 2021 62,898 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewalls heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

brake pipes underside under plastic cover unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

center pipe/ rear silencer clamp corroded missing (system secure)

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,002 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,869 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 54,864 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper blade wear indicator shown

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,483 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 30,483 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,799 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 19,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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SL11 MVU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 SL11 MVU, 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 SL11 MVU registered?

SL11 MVU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is SL11 MVU safe to buy?

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