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SV11 WXN

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,086 mi
Last recorded97,086 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 WXN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 97,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear both hand brake cable brackets broken

Pass 4 Apr 2025 94,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3 mm, slightly worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver' s seat, access denied to the rear seats

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake cables brackets support damage or not fully secured

Fail 3 Apr 2025 94,683 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to block back box with fibre inside (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Both (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3 mm, slightly worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sun visor shield not fully secure

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

Offside Front Driver' s seat, access denied to the rear seats

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake cables brackets support damage or not fully secured

Pass 16 Apr 2024 91,217 miles

Bonnet stand missing

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Shoulder ()

Offside Front Driver' s seat, access denied to the rear seats

Offside Front Upper Steering wheel bearing bracket slightly noisy when over turning

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both, coil springs bed caps (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake cables brackets support damage or not fully secured

Pass 8 Apr 2023 89,725 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable bracket support damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slightly play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable bracket support damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both coil springs bed caps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel slightly noisy when over turn

Pass 21 Apr 2022 89,377 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 89,364 miles

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Jul 2021 84,542 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,487 miles

Front exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 77,487 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 69,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 62,735 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 62,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,777 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front, lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split

exhaust front section to gearbox clamp broken

Fail 12 Apr 2018 59,771 miles

Emissions not tested due to split exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section split (7.1.2)

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front, lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split

exhaust centre to rear clamp missing

exhaust front section to gearbox clamp broken

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 50,337 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 40,858 miles

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

rear silencer outer skin peeling away

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,135 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

exhaust rear silencer outer skin peeling away

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,638 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres slight cracking

rear section exhaust outer skin corroded

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 WXN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WXN, 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 WXN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2011.

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