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SM61 DXB

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,190 mi
Last recorded47,190 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 47,190 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Around Fuel Tank Corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 47,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Heat Shield Around Fuel Tank Corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 46,112 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 46,033 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 46,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 45,783 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 45,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 44,887 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened At spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,282 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,072 miles

All four wheels rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 41,480 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 40,382 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 40,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,992 miles

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

sump leaking slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2017 28,306 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 18,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 8,904 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 8,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DXB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM61 DXB registered?

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

Is SM61 DXB safe to buy?

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