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FL61 HBB

2011 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,181 mi
Last recorded63,181 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 HBB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 63,181 miles

Age related corrosion to rear frame and suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2025 62,308 miles

Age related corrosion to rear axle and suspension components

Fail 10 Feb 2025 62,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Age related corrosion to rear axle and suspension components

Pass 5 Jul 2024 61,480 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroding & peeling

Front exhaust bracket corroded & broken

Rear suspension components corroding

Slight blow from front flexi exhaust section

Pass 3 Jul 2023 60,232 miles

Dig in outer side wall of n/s front tyre

Front exhaust bracket corroded & broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2022 57,942 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroding & peeling

Pass 1 Jul 2021 52,932 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,180 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside front bumper, slightly adrift

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,429 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2019 43,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,663 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,311 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 19,553 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 19,553 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 11,020 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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FL61 HBB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FL61 HBB, 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 FL61 HBB registered?

FL61 HBB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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