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SP11 TTV

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,139 mi
Last recorded81,139 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hanger broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 81,139 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hanger broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,902 miles

corrosion on rear axle

nearside rear handbrake cable outer cover split

Fail 3 Sep 2024 74,902 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear axle

nearside rear handbrake cable outer cover split

Pass 8 Sep 2023 68,776 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2023 68,771 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 61,410 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,801 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 38,232 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 38,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 32,107 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 32,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system /back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,576 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2016 25,576 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,088 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 17,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease on brake pipes

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2014 17,723 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease on brake pipes

rear silencer deteriorated

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 TTV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 TTV, 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 TTV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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