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SM11 YBD

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,255 mi
Last recorded90,255 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 YBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2022 90,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

backing plates corroded

noise in gearbox oil leak and play in diff where shafts go

rear axle corroded

rear shockers corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,490 miles

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

Play in both front strut top mounts

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,799 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 51,660 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,054 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower rear most bush deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside front worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,475 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,776 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 29,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YBD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YBD, 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 YBD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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