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SM11 FCO

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,843 mi
Last recorded47,843 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 47,843 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 47,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 46,927 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,628 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 41,561 miles

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

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

slight coolant residue around radiator

slight gear oil leak nearside front driveshaft seal

slight oil leak sump & oil filter area

Fail 6 Jul 2020 41,561 miles

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

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

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

slight coolant residue around radiator

slight gear oil leak nearside front driveshaft seal

slight oil leak sump & oil filter area

Pass 6 Jun 2019 39,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 37,439 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 37,439 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,700 miles

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 34,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,885 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 23,084 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded on inside surface advise to replace

Pass 28 Apr 2014 12,262 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 FCO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCO, 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 FCO registered?

SM11 FCO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is SM11 FCO safe to buy?

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