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HN61 FNC

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,525 mi
Last recorded116,525 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 FNC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 116,525 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 111,184 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 111,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 104,089 miles

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 back box corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 104,087 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (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 back box corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 94,953 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 94,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,037 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 89,037 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 80,998 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, NUTS as well (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 75,186 miles

heavy corrosion to o/s and n/s front shock securing nuts

o/s and n/s upper shock holding cups heavy corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2020 75,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to o/s and n/s front shock securing nuts

o/s and n/s upper shock holding cups heavy corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2019 61,700 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 19 Apr 2019 61,700 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,281 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,022 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,043 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 12,348 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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HN61 FNC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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