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HG61 JSU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,604 mi
Last recorded56,604 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 JSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 56,604 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2024 56,444 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 56,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 56,169 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,701 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,682 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 53,485 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 53,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 46,015 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Nov 2017 38,940 miles

Rear tailbox outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust box/tail corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,506 miles

box/tail corroded slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2014 19,414 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Nov 2014 19,414 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

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 JSU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG61 JSU registered?

HG61 JSU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is HG61 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 JSU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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