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SV11 JVM

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,814 mi
Last recorded87,814 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 JVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,814 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,779 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam heavily corroded and springs

Pass 5 Feb 2021 81,175 miles

dash lights staying on dull

front shock absorber top mount cups corroded

rear axle corroded and suspension

small oil leak

tyre pressures low

Fail 4 Feb 2021 81,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

dash lights staying on dull

front shock absorber top mount cups corroded

rear axle corroded and suspension

small oil leak

tyre pressures low

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,788 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 79,788 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 77,374 miles

front and rear suspension corroded also coil springs

Pass 15 Aug 2018 71,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 71,794 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 66,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 66,409 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 59,798 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2016 59,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,675 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,582 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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SV11 JVM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV11 JVM, 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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SV11 JVM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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