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SM11 WEX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,305 mi
Last recorded56,305 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 56,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 53,805 miles

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 8 Mar 2023 47,201 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 47,201 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 38,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 32,110 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 28,406 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 27,062 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 27,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2018 25,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 23,336 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 21,012 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,165 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 15,973 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2014 15,973 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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 WEX 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 81.3%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

SM11 WEX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is SM11 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 WEX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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