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SM60 LFZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,164 mi
Last recorded52,164 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 LFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 52,164 miles

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

Offside Front Lower radiator support arm corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2026 52,157 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened beside lower suspension arm bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame insecurely attached Two bolts insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion present across all front and rear suspension units

Pass 4 Oct 2024 51,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 51,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 49,426 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 48,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges /worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 43,506 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,721 miles

Exhaust clamps broken off still secure and no leaks

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 38,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 38,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 36,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded not blowing

Pass 12 Jan 2018 31,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 12 Jan 2018 31,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 13 Jan 2017 29,811 miles

signs of leakage cat osr shocker

Fail 13 Jan 2017 29,811 miles

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

signs of leakage cat osr shocker

Pass 9 Jan 2016 24,809 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 20,588 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 17,076 miles

corrosion on inside faces of discs

n/s/f,o/s/f tyre walls cracked and worn on edges n/s/r tyre cracked wall

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 LFZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LFZ, 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 LFZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 2011.

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