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SV11 XBA

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,550 mi
Last recorded70,550 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 70,550 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 66,207 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,602 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all steel wheels corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 62,545 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Pipe leaking. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All steel road wheels corroded.

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

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mounts corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,217 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,301 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 52,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 47,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 47,139 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,187 miles

bonnet prop missing

Pass 21 Nov 2015 33,522 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 33,522 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 28,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 18,158 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn At Edges

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

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 XBA is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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