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SM11 PBX

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,778 mi
Last recorded87,778 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 PBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 78,237 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner splash guard half off it missing

Fail 30 Jul 2024 78,230 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner splash guard half off it missing

Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 69,938 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 61,583 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Jun 2022 61,583 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,888 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 56,381 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 56,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 49,166 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 49,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 48,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front and rear joins . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Offside & nearside . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle corroded not excessive .

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 48,207 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front and rear joins . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Offside & nearside . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slow on application . (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded not excessive .

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 37,877 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 37,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 35,467 miles

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

exhaust front pipe at flexi corroded & exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,977 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 PBX is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM11 PBX, 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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SM11 PBX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2011.

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