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FL61 HSZ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,522 mi
Last recorded42,522 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 HSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 42,522 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 40,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 39,030 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK AT CENTRE TO REAR SILENCER JOINT AND ON REAR SILENECER SEAM (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT INNER PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT ADVISE REPLACE ASAP (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT ADVISE REPLACE ASAP (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel causing a knocking sound (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 35,600 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 35,600 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 32,431 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 32,396 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 29,547 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 27,164 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2018 23,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 20,304 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 16,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 13,126 miles

Nearside Front slight worn on outer

exhaust backbox slight det

Pass 15 Dec 2014 9,834 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 HSZ 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 85.7%.

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 FL61 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

FL61 HSZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is FL61 HSZ safe to buy?

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