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SM61 DDZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,691 mi
Last recorded103,691 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 103,608 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 93,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 73,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 66,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-45-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-45-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-45-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,364 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 43,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 35,850 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,622 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SM61 DDZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SM61 DDZ, 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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SM61 DDZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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