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SW11 FSU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,282 mi
Last recorded132,282 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 132,282 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s+n/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s+n/s. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 71,926 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 66,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,509 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,776 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 52,069 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,979 miles

Exhaust system corroded & Front flexi joint deteriorated

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 49,979 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded & Front flexi joint deteriorated

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 43,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to inner edge, worn to 2mm and perishing within tread

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition front to rear complete inc flex joint

Fail 18 May 2019 43,942 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to inner edge, worn to 2mm and perishing within tread

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition front to rear complete inc flex joint

Pass 21 May 2018 40,946 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 35,660 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2017 35,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,571 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,725 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 16,637 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 16,637 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 FSU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FSU, 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 FSU registered?

SW11 FSU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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The MOT history for SW11 FSU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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