MOT Status
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73,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
n/s/f and o/s/f upper strut mounts corroded
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
exhaust system corroded
n/s/f and o/s/f upper strut mounts corroded
exhaust tail box outer casing corroded
rear exhaust box outer skin rusty
oil filter needs replacing
rear axle corroded
rear exhaust in poor condition
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking, replacement advised.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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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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