MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Corrosion to suspension and brake components in several places
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front exhaust flexi and clamp in poor condition
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Corrosion to suspension and brake components in several places
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front exhaust flexi and clamp in poor condition
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
front exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated and slight blow at joint
front shock absorbers slightly deteriorated
rear wiper torn
suspension coil springs slightly corroded
rear wiper torn
slight bind n/s/f brake
slight blow from front exhaust joint
slight corrosion engine oil sump
slight corrosion on coil springs
slight dampness/corrosion on front shock absorbers
Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush splitting from bonding
Nearside number plate lamp dull
all coil springs rusty
slight dampness and corrosion both front shock absorbers
very slight exhaust leak front joint
exhaust corroded
coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
sump slightly corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust corroded
sump slightly corroded
exhaust corroded
sump slightly corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front nail in tyre
Rear tyre valves slightly perished
exhaust corroded
sump slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM11 ZTL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 ZTL, 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 ZTL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2011.
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