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SM11 VVR

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,458 mi
Last recorded37,458 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 37,458 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 34,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 34,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 32,222 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2023 32,222 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 29,479 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 26,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 15,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 12,682 miles

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

exhaust back box outer cover corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 12,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer cover corroded

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 10,721 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 8,909 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 6,694 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 4,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 3,431 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 VVR is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

SM11 VVR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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