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HG61 BLF

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,942 mi
Last recorded101,942 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 BLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 101,942 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 91,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside The exhaust silencer touches the coil spring

Offside Front Brake pads indicator wire damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 84,259 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 80,680 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 76,716 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,948 miles

Front wipers smear slightly (aero)

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor sweat of grease

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2020 72,948 miles

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

Front wipers smear slightly (aero)

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor sweat of grease

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount has play

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,795 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 36,373 miles

rear exhaust section is corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 31,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,278 miles

slight corrosion rear exhaust box

Fail 10 Nov 2015 25,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 7 Nov 2014 13,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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HG61 BLF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 HG61 BLF, 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 HG61 BLF registered?

HG61 BLF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is HG61 BLF safe to buy?

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