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SM60 TKA

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,189 mi
Last recorded75,189 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 TKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 75,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2023 75,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 72,557 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

burning smell from under bonnet

front bumper damaged

front strut tops corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,103 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 47,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 41,071 miles

rear axle and steering rack corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 39,163 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,001 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,725 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre perished & cut on outside wall

Pass 3 Feb 2015 22,854 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 22,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 19,864 miles

both front wipers slightly streeky

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 TKA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TKA, 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 TKA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 January 2011.

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