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HN11 ZGC

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,842 mi
Last recorded66,842 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 ZGC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 66,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2025 66,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 57,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 44,347 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

backbox heavily corroded (outer skin seperating)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 37,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

backbox heavily corroded (outer skin seperating)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 33,667 miles

Exhaust ; Rear silencer deteriorated , outer skin corroded / incomplete

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack at inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack at inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension ; Front strut top mount washers corroded , both sides

Pass 11 Aug 2020 31,631 miles

Exhaust ; Rear silencer outer skin partially insecure

Note ; Engine Ancillary belt cracking

Note ; Wiper split , Rear

Note ; various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; Front struts top mounting washers heavily corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2019 28,976 miles

Exhaust ; Rear silencer deteriorated

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

Note ; Alternator / Aircon belt cracking

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Suspension ; Offside front strut top mount washer heavily corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,863 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2017 20,722 miles

Brakes ; *** Front Brake pads at or close to limit 1.6 mm *** , recommend replace

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes , 22 % , o/s lower performance

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 6 Jun 2016 17,510 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has X11 nail in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre has x2 nails in tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2015 14,702 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)

Fail 19 May 2014 13,077 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 19 May 2014 13,077 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres on 3mm

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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HN11 ZGC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN11 ZGC, 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 HN11 ZGC registered?

HN11 ZGC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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