MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount for shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount of shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sump corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at mid to rear join, front flexi splitting (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount for shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount of shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sump corroded
rear brakes noisy
sump corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front and rear exhaust clamps missing
rear brakes noisy
sump corroded
Exhaust mounting defective centre to back box joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective front pipe to cat joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective centre to back box joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective front pipe to cat joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and worn bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bush (2.7.4)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and worn bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bush (2.7.4)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
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SM61 GDV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 GDV, 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 GDV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.
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