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SV11 XAA

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,903 mi
Last recorded94,903 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 XAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 94,903 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts at chassis leg, nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 94,903 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts at chassis leg, nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 94,894 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2024 94,894 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 84,760 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle has corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 82,229 miles

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

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

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 79,339 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 77,413 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 73,381 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 63,614 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 58,887 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Both Front Wheels Starting To Bind

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

Slight Oil Leak From Driveshaft

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,919 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust support bracket broken/corroded

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear Wiper blade torn

Fail 12 Apr 2017 54,919 miles

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)

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust support bracket broken/corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (1.8)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear Wiper blade torn

Fail 12 Apr 2017 54,912 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front bracket also broken (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,091 miles

Exhaust Back Box In Poor Condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 42,091 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,591 miles

Backbox Badly 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 XAA is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XAA, 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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What year was SV11 XAA registered?

SV11 XAA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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