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SY11 XGL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,021 mi
Last recorded91,021 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 XGL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 91,021 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 91,021 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker upper bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 85,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 85,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 80,140 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,763 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 79,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,189 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 77,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 72,349 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 63,459 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,139 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,082 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not directly aimed at screen but still enough liquid coverage provided

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 48,082 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front washer jet not directly aimed at screen but still enough liquid coverage provided

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,857 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,204 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 11,013 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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SY11 XGL is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY11 XGL, 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 SY11 XGL registered?

SY11 XGL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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