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DS11 HCY

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,156 mi
Last recorded71,156 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 HCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 71,156 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 67,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axel beam corroded !

Pass 2 Nov 2023 64,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 61,299 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 58,294 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,505 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 53,030 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 49,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outter edge

rear exhaust outter casing corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,041 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2017 46,028 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,661 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,487 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,565 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2015 34,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,349 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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DS11 HCY is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS11 HCY, 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 DS11 HCY registered?

DS11 HCY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is DS11 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS11 HCY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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