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SM61 DGY

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,582 mi
Last recorded99,582 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 99,582 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 91,385 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 84,061 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 83,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high head lamp damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside door handle key barrel insecure

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

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

Offside wing mirror cover missing

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

o/s/r and n/s/r handbrake cable mountings broken

Pass 14 Mar 2020 74,764 miles

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

Offside headlamp mounts broken

Pass 25 Feb 2019 65,639 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 56,121 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside headlamp mounting bracket broken

suspect leak from drive shaft oil seals

Fail 24 Feb 2018 56,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside headlamp mounting bracket broken

suspect leak from drive shaft oil seals

Pass 21 Nov 2016 40,319 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,259 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 21,111 miles

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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 DGY is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DGY, 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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What year was SM61 DGY registered?

SM61 DGY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is SM61 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 DGY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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