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HJ61 VFZ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,248 mi
Last recorded70,248 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 VFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 70,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 65,104 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 65,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 57,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,057 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 46,321 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,114 miles

Exhaust rear silencer rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2019 38,150 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,777 miles

Exhaust rear silencer rusty

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,243 miles

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top mount.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 30,354 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Aug 2015 24,421 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,303 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 VFZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 HJ61 VFZ, 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 HJ61 VFZ registered?

HJ61 VFZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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