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HG11 ABF

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,237 mi
Last recorded100,237 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 ABF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 100,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 96,336 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 96,336 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 93,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 93,404 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,652 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 89,652 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 85,523 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 85,518 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 75,487 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 75,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 64,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 64,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 52,565 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 52,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

marks to rear number plate

rear silencer deterioated

Fail 1 May 2018 52,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

marks to rear number plate

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 2 May 2017 45,569 miles

rear silencer deterioated

Fail 2 May 2017 45,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,563 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,063 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 25,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,200 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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HG11 ABF 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 54.5%.

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 HG11 ABF, 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 HG11 ABF registered?

HG11 ABF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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