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SM11 EJG

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,953 mi
Last recorded89,953 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 EJG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 89,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 89,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 86,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres wearing off on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,657 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2024 82,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2023 79,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,412 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 76,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside rear park brake cable mount corroded and broken

Rear beam axle corroded

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

Fail 23 May 2022 76,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside rear park brake cable mount corroded and broken

Rear beam axle corroded

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 26 May 2021 66,696 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 58,528 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2020 58,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyres both worn bald on inner edges

Fail 8 Jun 2018 42,233 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyres both worn bald on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,445 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 29,322 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 21,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 EJG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJG, 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 SM11 EJG registered?

SM11 EJG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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