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HJ61 VYO

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,415 mi
Last recorded52,415 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 VYO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 52,415 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 52,415 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust corroded, front mount\clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 52,205 miles

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

exhaust front pipe /mount bracket/clamp corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/coming away

rear suspension axle beam/components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 50,879 miles

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

Front exhaust front mount bracket /and clamp corroded & broken

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/coming away

Fail 19 Sep 2023 50,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front exhaust front mount bracket /and clamp corroded & broken

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/coming away

Pass 29 Sep 2022 49,761 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 48,253 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine drips off sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer very rusty outer is peeling off seam leakage (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 48,253 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine drips off sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer very rusty outer is peeling off seam leakage (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 45,938 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, area of oil pressure switch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer casing very rusty/weak peeling/split, outer end started to leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,272 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding

Slight oil misting N/S/F driveshaft inner joint/seal

Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,808 miles

Rear Exhaust rear silencer. Outer casing has rusted through and is peeling off.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 39,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust rear silencer. Outer casing has rusted through and is peeling off.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,807 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,757 miles

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

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

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 VYO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ61 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

HJ61 VYO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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