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SW61 AUU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,706 mi
Last recorded81,706 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 AUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2024 81,706 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi and at center bracket leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Main center bracket fractured off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill rusty & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill rusty & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides no reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 73,288 miles

Central Front windscreen chipped

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded / poor

Fail 16 Feb 2023 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front windscreen chipped

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded / poor

Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,797 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Repaired centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 69,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure Bracket broken axle & bracket on floor loose (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tailgate wont open but able to inspect floor etc from rear seat

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Repaired centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 66,631 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 66,628 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,283 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 52,050 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 43,569 miles

Oil leak sump rusty ()

front tyres wearing on the insides

Pass 9 Dec 2015 35,456 miles

exhaust tail box slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,320 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 28,320 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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SW61 AUU 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 61.5%.

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 SW61 AUU, 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 SW61 AUU registered?

SW61 AUU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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