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HK11 VNM

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,067 mi
Last recorded86,067 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 86,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 86,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 78,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside drive shaft seal has slight oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2025 78,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside drive shaft seal has slight oil leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 73,706 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre tread inside edge worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2024 73,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre tread inside edge worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 67,083 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 61,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 61,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 57,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,433 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 48,690 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,121 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted very slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded - no leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,260 miles

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

handbrake warning light glows dimly when handbrake off

Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,920 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust starting to deteriate

Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,322 miles

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)

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 VNM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

HK11 VNM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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