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HJ11 ZFD

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,700 mi
Last recorded61,700 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 61,700 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 56,315 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 56,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 51,152 miles

Coolant leak Around bottom hose area ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Light unit has condensation in unit

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Small hole in rear box

Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,808 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from lower radiator hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a screw stuck in it (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 46,808 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from lower radiator hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a screw stuck in it (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,264 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 42,264 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible letters faded away (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 31,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner quarter of tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 26,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre perishing on tread

small chips in front screen

Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,742 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 19,121 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 191,221 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,241 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 ZFD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HJ11 ZFD, 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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HJ11 ZFD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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