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HG11 SWN

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,408 mi
Last recorded96,408 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 SWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 96,408 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 96,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 93,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle + Components corroded, not seriously weakened

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

Rear Silencer skin cracking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 93,653 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle + Components corroded, not seriously weakened

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

Rear Silencer skin cracking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 150,621 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 150,626 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 84,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 29 Jul 2022 75,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,216 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 65,216 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 56,211 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded badly and may need replacing soon

Pass 23 Mar 2019 56,055 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition - strong advise

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 42,573 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,976 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 30 Jun 2014 22,502 miles

Both front strut top mounts have slight free play.

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 SWN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

HG11 SWN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is HG11 SWN safe to buy?

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