MOT Status
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126,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Axle corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Undertray(s) fitted
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Undertray(s) fitted
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front exhaust bracket/ clamp corroded and broken
Rear exhaust clamp missing
Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear tyre has been run flat
Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls damaged. tyre has been run flat
rear exhaust system deteriated
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SM61 DXA is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 DXA, 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 DXA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.
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