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SP11 LHB

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,600 mi
Last recorded62,600 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 LHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 62,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 61,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 61,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 55,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake performance low

some components badly corroded

sump pan badly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2022 55,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs and pads / imbalance (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake performance low

some components badly corroded

sump pan badly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,702 miles

engine slight misfire

exhaust slight blow join

nsf arm bush separating

nsf tyre worn and wall cut 1954516

parking brake play and low performance nsr

radiator badly corroded and leak, coolant level low

sump pan badly corroded

underbody and components badly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2021 47,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear badly corroded and deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine slight misfire

exhaust slight blow join

nsf arm bush separating

nsf tyre worn and wall cut 1954516

parking brake play and low performance nsr

radiator badly corroded and leak, coolant level low

sump pan badly corroded

underbody and components badly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,765 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 40,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle corroded around spring cup area

Fail 8 Mar 2018 36,617 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear axle corroded around spring cup area

Pass 14 Mar 2017 30,236 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,903 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,598 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 15,915 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/side front brake stickin slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,915 miles

n/side front brake stickin slightly

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 LHB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

SP11 LHB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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