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SM52 LOU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,115 mi
Last recorded73,115 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 LOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 73,115 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))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 70,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 68,200 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 67,788 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 67,781 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 67,731 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 67,010 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,935 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,073 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,998 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,771 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,063 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 25,033 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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SM52 LOU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 SM52 LOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM52 LOU registered?

SM52 LOU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is SM52 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 LOU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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