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HK11 LYV

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,845 mi
Last recorded54,845 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 54,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 52,939 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 50,957 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 48,083 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 45,495 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 44,025 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 42,509 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 41,756 miles

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,627 miles

Oil level low

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 36,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 May 2016 34,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2016 34,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has minor cuts in tread, (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 32,297 miles

both rear tyres perishing

offside rear tyre has minor cuts in traed

Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,204 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 LYV 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 92.9%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

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

Is HK11 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK11 LYV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK11 LYV have outstanding finance?

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