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SW60 GLZ

2011 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,575 mi
Last recorded66,575 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW60 GLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 66,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 60,347 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 60,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,783 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 51,783 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS AND O/S/R BELOW LIMITS (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,428 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 43,428 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,619 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 27,619 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 21,058 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 16,680 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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SW60 GLZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW60 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

SW60 GLZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is SW60 GLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW60 GLZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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