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HJ61 HWL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,109 mi
Last recorded73,109 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 HWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 73,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and Silencer Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 69,100 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and Silencer Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 105,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 96,881 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 96,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 91,925 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,417 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 84,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 84,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,562 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 76,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,860 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 39,860 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,620 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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HJ61 HWL 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 HJ61 HWL, 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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HJ61 HWL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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