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SM61 DXG

2011 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,401 mi
Last recorded81,401 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DXG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 81,401 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 81,126 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand break travel

Fail 5 Apr 2023 73,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

hand break travel

Pass 4 May 2020 66,074 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 65,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,731 miles

full exhaust heavily corroded

sump showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2018 49,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

full exhaust heavily corroded

sump showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 36,755 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi damaged

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 23 Sep 2016 24,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brakes slightly uneven

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2016 24,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brakes slightly uneven

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 14,399 miles

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 6 Dec 2014 11,177 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 DXG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DXG, 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 DXG registered?

SM61 DXG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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