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SP11 FGO

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,312 mi
Last recorded115,312 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 FGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 115,312 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Os and Ns (1.1.15 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear flexible hose ferules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section and down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Chaffed against wiring loom (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel has been repaired

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil filter leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil and gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Os and Ns outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Ns rack play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 115,312 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Os and Ns (1.1.15 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear flexible hose ferules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section and down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Chaffed against wiring loom (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel has been repaired

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil filter leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil and gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Os and Ns outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Ns rack play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 109,919 miles

Front nearside/offside front subframe support legs corroded/weak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2024 109,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track control arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front nearside/offside front subframe support legs corroded/weak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 103,694 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2023 103,661 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,640 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 97,547 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup/seat has corroded hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,590 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of disc is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of disc is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,597 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,069 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 64,049 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,382 miles

Offside Front tyre has perished side wall very slight cracks but not exposing any ply or cords

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,040 miles

exhaust tailbox badly corroded and securing clamp is missing

Fail 24 Feb 2016 46,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust tailbox badly corroded and securing clamp is missing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust tailbox outer skin peeling but no leaks found

wiper blade driver side torn but clearing windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2015 35,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust tailbox outer skin peeling but no leaks found

wiper blade driver side torn but clearing windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2014 23,686 miles

Exhaust centre pipe and tailbox outer skin corroded

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 FGO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP11 FGO, 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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SP11 FGO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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