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SW11 EUD

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,469 mi
Last recorded129,469 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 EUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 129,469 miles

Rear rear axle corroded at springs mounting

Fail 30 Sep 2022 129,468 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded at springs mounting

Pass 2 Oct 2021 125,776 miles

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

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

Front Subframe corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 122,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r shock absorber top bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/r shock absorber top bush has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 31 May 2019 116,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r shocker top mounting has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/r shocker top mounting has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 116,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r shocker top mounting has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake cable insecure at o/s (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/r shocker top mounting has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,276 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 98,276 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,581 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,890 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 48,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,615 miles

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 EUD is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SW11 EUD, 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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SW11 EUD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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