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HK11 LYR

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,388 mi
Last recorded122,388 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK11 LYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 122,388 miles

rear exhaust box in bad condition but not blowing

Fail 5 Mar 2026 122,387 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

rear exhaust box in bad condition but not blowing

Pass 13 Jan 2025 115,878 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 107,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer rusty and flaking

Fail 20 Dec 2023 107,778 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer rusty and flaking

Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,231 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 68,311 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 68,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,279 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,183 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2016 30,574 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 13,298 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 13,288 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 11,352 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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HK11 LYR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HK11 LYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK11 LYR registered?

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

Is HK11 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK11 LYR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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