CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF60 HLR

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,041 mi
Last recorded80,041 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 HLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 80,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 80,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced hazed (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced hazed (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 74,273 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 74,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Need buffing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 67,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 66,479 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 66,479 miles

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))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 65,342 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat belt not allowing full inspection

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear shock absorber top mounting bush deteriorated

offside front wishbone rear bush badly deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber top mounting bush deteriorated

offside rear suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2021 61,612 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shock absorbers upper bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2021 61,319 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 61,319 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 56,726 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 56,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,208 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2019 53,208 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2017 48,634 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inside (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust and exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2017 42,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres, tyres bold on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inside (4.2.A.1a)

both front and nearside rear tyre underinflated

rear exhaust and exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,420 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 37,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 31,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2014 24,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perishing

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF60 HLR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF60 HLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF60 HLR?

You can check the full history of EF60 HLR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF60 HLR registered?

EF60 HLR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2011.

Is EF60 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF60 HLR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF60 HLR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF60 HLR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.