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SL11 RVM

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,892 mi
Last recorded41,892 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 41,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 41,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 41,258 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2025 41,258 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 38,767 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 38,765 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 33,316 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 33,315 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 26,770 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 26,019 miles

Rear rear exhaust back box corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 25,233 miles

ADVISORY NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCKER MOUNT SLIGHT LIFT

ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 25,233 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure AT FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure REAR CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

ADVISORY NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCKER MOUNT SLIGHT LIFT

ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 23,252 miles

both top strut mounts worn

Pass 17 Apr 2018 21,135 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 19,340 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,602 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 15,799 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,714 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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SL11 RVM 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 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

SL11 RVM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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