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HG61 HCN

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,273 mi
Last recorded73,273 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 HCN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 73,273 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 72,079 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f upper strut mounts corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2024 72,079 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f upper strut mounts corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 69,971 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f upper strut mounts corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,256 miles

exhaust tail box outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 66,888 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,395 miles

oil filter needs replacing

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2021 65,395 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre to rear exhaust clamp needs replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil filter needs replacing

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2020 52,869 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust skin rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2020 52,867 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont pull out to check seat belt (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust skin rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 52,036 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 41,218 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nut/mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nut/mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust skin very rusty but not blowing

Pass 19 Jul 2017 30,122 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking, replacement advised.

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 25,615 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking, replacement advised.

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking, replacement advised.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 19,452 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 18,119 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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HG61 HCN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG61 HCN, 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 HCN registered?

HG61 HCN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is HG61 HCN safe to buy?

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