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HK11 OBY

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,265 mi
Last recorded105,265 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK11 OBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 105,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 93,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 93,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 85,152 miles

Oil filter is rusty.

Oil on engine.

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,151 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front seat tilt handle broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 80,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 68,450 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 68,394 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded through, held by corrosion alone (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective wrap around support from engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non-repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 59,815 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non-repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 47,890 miles

both front wheel trims missing

exhaust deteriorating

n/s of vehicle damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,048 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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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HK11 OBY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HK11 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

HK11 OBY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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