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SW11 EUB

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,323 mi
Last recorded56,323 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 EUB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 56,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 51,685 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 50,556 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside park brake efficiency only just met

rear suspension axle beam corroded at coil spring ,shock absorber mounts, nearside and offside

Fail 13 Dec 2024 50,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside park brake efficiency only just met

rear suspension axle beam corroded at coil spring ,shock absorber mounts, nearside and offside

Pass 21 Dec 2023 43,395 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule obscured by protective covers , nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear suspension axle beam at spring mountings and front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 43,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule obscured by protective covers , nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear suspension axle beam at spring mountings and front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 38,040 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside , obscured by protective covers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section and corroded at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs some corrosion on edges of inner faces

Pass 23 Dec 2021 32,213 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 30,071 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edge of tread area

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread areas ,nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 27,711 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 27,710 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 25,394 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 23,367 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 20,422 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 20,421 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 18,851 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 16,225 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 13,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SW11 EUB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 SW11 EUB, 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 SW11 EUB registered?

SW11 EUB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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