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SM11 YYC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,110 mi
Last recorded86,110 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 86,110 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 85,670 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 78,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axel Corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2025 78,017 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axel Corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 75,209 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 75,209 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill has a hole 32cm from mount. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 73,544 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust hanger/mounting heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small exhaust leak near flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil drive shaft seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal corroded two small rust holes in NS seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box to centre section exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 73,544 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust hanger/mounting heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small exhaust leak near flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil drive shaft seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal corroded two small rust holes in NS seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box to centre section exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,379 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 69,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,471 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 63,469 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,165 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 58,165 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 52,319 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 52,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,445 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 50,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,303 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s and o/s rear shockabsorber bushes worn

Pass 19 Aug 2016 38,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear eye (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear eye (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers torn

Pass 14 Aug 2015 29,313 miles

slight rust exhaust

Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,388 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 21,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YYC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

SM11 YYC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 August 2011.

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