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SV11 MLK

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,360 mi
Last recorded71,360 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,360 miles

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

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

Nearside diff seal slight weep of oil

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 71,348 miles

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

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside diff seal slight weep of oil

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,513 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides front strut upper attachment washers getting very rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2019 67,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front inner mounting bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front inner mounting bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides front strut upper attachment washers getting very rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has play but not yet excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides front brake disc inner surfaces very rusty around outer edges

Fail 8 Jun 2018 62,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

inner surfaces of both front brake discs rusty at edges

Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s front brake gripping slightly

Fail 26 May 2017 51,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear tyres getting quite worn on outer edges and perished between outer treads

engine sump rusted and starting to leak

exhaust front mount strap broken

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

n/s parking brake effort low

o/s front brake gripping slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Plastic undertray fitted covering front to rear brake pipes

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,734 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly 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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SV11 MLK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MLK, 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 MLK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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