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HG61 OCU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,971 mi
Last recorded71,971 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 OCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 71,971 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 71,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 66,408 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,846 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubbing on wheel trim. (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,564 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 61,773 miles

Front anti-roll bar drop links, gaiters deteriorated.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear coil springs, corrosion around lower seats.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,958 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox/driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 52,985 miles

Front lower arms, rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link, gaiter deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 47,622 miles

rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 47,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 42,526 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 42,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,810 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 OCU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

HG61 OCU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is HG61 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 OCU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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