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HN61 FHY

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 FHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025
Fail 13 Oct 2025

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2023
Fail 12 Oct 2023

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022
Fail 20 Oct 2022

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2021

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2020

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2019 65,302 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2019 65,302 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2018 58,907 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2018 58,907 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2017 52,872 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop detached from holder

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 52,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and very badly worn on edges (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop detached from holder

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges close to cords. (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,678 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HN61 FHY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HN61 FHY, 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 HN61 FHY registered?

HN61 FHY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is HN61 FHY safe to buy?

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