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SP11 FCF

2011 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,598 mi
Last recorded98,598 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 FCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 98,598 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 95,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hanger snapped from body but still secure. (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial from crank seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 95,345 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hanger snapped from body but still secure. (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial from crank seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 89,362 miles

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Handbrake travel high

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil springs well corroded

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear silencer well corroded

Slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer wall

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge

o/s/r wheel inner bead rim damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2024 89,362 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Handbrake travel high

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil springs well corroded

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear silencer well corroded

Slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer wall

n/s/f strut assembly very corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge

o/s/r wheel inner bead rim damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2023 84,129 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 77,228 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,029 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Upper shock mount free play

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 60,672 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,466 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 55,440 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 47,487 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 45,079 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhuast box rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,684 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,301 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 35,301 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,291 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 35,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 23,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SP11 FCF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP11 FCF, 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 SP11 FCF registered?

SP11 FCF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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