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HK11 LYO

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,049 mi
Last recorded54,049 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK11 LYO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 54,049 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Top suspension mounts corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened.

Rear Silencer clamp corroded, half missing but no leak of exhaust gasses.

Rear Silencer corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2025 54,049 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Top suspension mounts corroded.

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened.

Rear Silencer clamp corroded, half missing but no leak of exhaust gasses.

Rear Silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2024 50,993 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both front top suspension mounts corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 45,734 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both near and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both near and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both near and offside. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both near and offside. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 39,098 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 33,124 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 29,943 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap insecure on pre check

Pass 14 Jun 2019 26,462 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 26,462 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 22,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 21,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,269 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 16,671 miles

front brake pads low

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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HK11 LYO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HK11 LYO, 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 HK11 LYO registered?

HK11 LYO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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