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SP11 TUA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,836 mi
Last recorded59,836 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 59,836 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Underbody becoming corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2026 59,836 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Underbody becoming corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 57,799 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper/ front panel support bar corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front bumper/front panel support bar corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end plate corroded /leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 57,754 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper/ front panel support bar corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front bumper/front panel support bar corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end plate corroded /leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 55,515 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front support arm corroded non structural

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front support arm corroded non structural

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe cracked secure but advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen washers misaligned but sufficient water to clear screen

Pass 3 Mar 2023 53,262 miles

Coolant leak dampness at radiator ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded/ leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 50,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 48,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 48,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,141 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,016 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 43,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 40,208 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slight bind

exhaust corroded tail box and front pipe

Fail 12 Mar 2018 40,208 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slight bind

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded tail box and front pipe

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,158 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 15,718 miles

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 TUA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TUA, 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 TUA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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