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Y30 SMB

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,497 mi
Last recorded58,497 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 SMB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 58,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2026 58,329 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2025 55,664 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2025 55,664 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 54,319 miles

both rear shock bushes worn

exhaust corroded

offside front brakes worn

offside front top shock mount cup corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 May 2024 54,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both rear shock bushes worn

exhaust corroded

offside front brakes worn

offside front top shock mount cup corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 49,927 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front top shock mount cup corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 45,842 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front top shock mount cup corroded

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 41,424 miles

both front top shock mount cups are corroded

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre worn 3mm

rear axle corroded

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 1 Jun 2020 38,151 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre worn 3mm

slight play in both front top shock mounts

top shock mount cups slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,614 miles

exhaust corroded

front brakes are very low

offside rear tyre cracked

slight bind in offside rear brake

top shock mounts starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 26,082 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 20,173 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 20,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,758 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 9,053 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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Y30 SMB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y30 SMB, 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 Y30 SMB registered?

Y30 SMB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is Y30 SMB safe to buy?

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