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DU61 HKC

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,790 mi
Last recorded60,790 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 HKC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 60,790 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front Headlamps deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parts of exhaust system corroded

Play in both strut top mounts

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

The o/s and n/s front shock absorber top mounts have wear

Pass 4 Sep 2024 55,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On flexi joint, clamps holed and pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

OSR lens loose

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 55,549 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On flexi joint, clamps holed and pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

OSR lens loose

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 52,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 48,690 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear coil springs rusty

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,141 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system rusty in places

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,383 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,781 miles

Both rear coil springs getting rusty

Crack in rear bumper assembly

Exhaust frontpipe flexy section starting to separate

Exhaust system very rusty in places

Minor engine oil leaks

Rear exhaust silencer outer section separating

Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,093 miles

Both front tyres perished to the limit on both outer edges

Both rear coil springs very rusty

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing separating and slightly leaking

Exhaust system very rusty in places

Front suspension arms and anti-roll bar 'D' bushes perished

Rear subframe very rusty

Slight play in both front inner track-rods

Pass 16 Aug 2017 28,054 miles

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

front tyres perished and worn on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2017 28,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres perished and worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,789 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in front track rods

Pass 24 Aug 2015 20,775 miles

Exhaust system slightly rusty in places

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,877 miles

Exhaust silencer corroding slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DU61 HKC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 DU61 HKC, 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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DU61 HKC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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