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SM61 DWW

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,437 mi
Last recorded105,437 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,437 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 100,912 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 100,911 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,538 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 94,520 miles

Slight exhaust leak at flexi join

Fail 19 Nov 2019 94,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Slight exhaust leak at flexi join

Pass 9 Nov 2018 91,642 miles

Both Rear Bump Stop Missing

O/S/F Foglight Inop

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 91,612 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Bump Stop Missing

O/S/F Foglight Inop

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,412 miles

Front EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED THROUGH, EXHAUST STILL SECURE

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 18 Nov 2015 44,091 miles

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

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVER'S VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Fail 15 Nov 2014 28,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 28,943 miles

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 DWW is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM61 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

SM61 DWW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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