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SM61 DXA

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,341 mi
Last recorded126,341 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 126,341 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 113,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 104,671 miles

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))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 104,654 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 86,455 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,193 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 50,255 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 50,107 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 47,378 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 47,265 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 42,482 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 37,926 miles

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 37,910 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 33,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,602 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls damaged. tyre has been run flat

rear exhaust system deteriated

Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,361 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 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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What year was SM61 DXA registered?

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

Is SM61 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 DXA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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