MOT Status
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Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front sump pouris \corroded seaping oil
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play\\ burst end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern poor due to headlamp fogging (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps need buffed no patterings showing (4.1.2 (c))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi area (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear both handbrake cables are loose due to bracket broken both sides
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front sump pouris \corroded seaping oil
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play\\ burst end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi burst (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front subframe corroded.
Central Suspension components corroded.
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock top bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken but still secure
Offside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken but still secure
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken but still secure
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken but still secure
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Sump corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Top mount has slight movement
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Top mount has slight movement
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust u- clamp broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear top bushes (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear top bushes (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW61 BFP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 BFP, 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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SW61 BFP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.
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