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DU61 HLZ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,204 mi
Last recorded29,204 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 HLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 29,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the backbox join. (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and rear axle corroded/undersealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers starting to split at the ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 27,259 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 27,212 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 26,770 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 23 May 2023 20,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 20,398 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 19,263 miles

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

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

off side front tyre now down to 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm also worn bald on inside edge

under side of vehicle going very rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2020 17,883 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

off side front tyre worn bald on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2019 16,315 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inside edge

off side front tyre worn bald on inside edge

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Aug 2018 14,446 miles

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Aug 2017 12,575 miles

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Aug 2016 10,746 miles

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Aug 2015 8,928 miles

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2014 6,856 miles

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

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 HLZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 HLZ, 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 HLZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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