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SW60 CTU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,963 mi
Last recorded79,963 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW60 CTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,963 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 79,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 67,279 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 62,144 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 62,141 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside gear box seal leaking gear oil

rear exhaust box badly corroded but not leaking gasses

unable to test rear seat belts due to dog cage in back seats

Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear exhaust clamp is missing

Pass 31 Oct 2015 38,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and adrift

Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,142 miles

advise rear exhaust silencer 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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SW60 CTU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SW60 CTU, 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 SW60 CTU registered?

SW60 CTU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2011.

Is SW60 CTU safe to buy?

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