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SM11 EBZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,678 mi
Last recorded59,678 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 EBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 59,678 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 56,772 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 56,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,629 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 53,628 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 50,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 45,447 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 45,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 38,832 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 38,778 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 38,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 35,746 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 33,156 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 33,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 28,074 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,353 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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SM11 EBZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM11 EBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM11 EBZ registered?

SM11 EBZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is SM11 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 EBZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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