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SM60 LFT

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,977 mi
Last recorded75,977 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 LFT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 75,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 75,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned arm bent (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 68,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 63,306 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,150 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plus o/side are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front pad wire broken

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam axel is corroded and spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 62,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plus o/side are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front pad wire broken

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam axel is corroded and spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,525 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wire is broken

Nearside Front shock absorber is corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 57,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded plus o/side bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded plus o/side bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in the treads

Fail 10 Feb 2020 57,082 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot in insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded plus o/side bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded plus o/side bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in the treads

Pass 8 Feb 2019 54,675 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs on bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the joint on the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front are on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,609 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 51,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim BEAD (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,096 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 49,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,380 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 32,764 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 32,076 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SM60 LFT is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM60 LFT, 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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SM60 LFT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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