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SM11 ZTL

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,445 mi
Last recorded98,445 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 ZTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 98,445 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 98,436 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 91,062 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 91,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 88,510 miles

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))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 88,247 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,607 miles

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))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 75,589 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,925 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,770 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 60,746 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,850 miles

exhaust corroded

coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,243 miles

exhaust corroded

sump slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 42,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

sump slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,398 miles

exhaust corroded

sump slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 31,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 22,819 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 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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What year was SM11 ZTL registered?

SM11 ZTL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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