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HJ11 WKU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,842 mi
Last recorded47,842 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 WKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 47,842 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

dash board has slight interference

Pass 15 Mar 2024 40,303 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top mount cup is corroded

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

dashboard has slight interference

Pass 17 Mar 2023 33,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

dashbord has slight interference

Pass 28 Mar 2022 28,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 25,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,553 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 21,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 18,870 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 16,387 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Fail 20 Mar 2017 16,387 miles

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2016 13,529 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,126 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 7,080 miles

rear exhaust corroded

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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HJ11 WKU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HJ11 WKU, 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 HJ11 WKU registered?

HJ11 WKU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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The MOT history for HJ11 WKU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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