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HV11 GBE

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,376 mi
Last recorded86,376 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 GBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 86,376 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both rear coil spring bottom cradles starting to corrode

Fail 28 Nov 2025 86,374 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear coil spring bottom cradles starting to corrode

Pass 12 Oct 2024 84,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber slightly corroding

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,674 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

offside front brake lagging slightly

rear exhaust box corroded - outer skin breaking away

slight lift nearside front top mount

Fail 28 Jun 2021 59,450 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

offside front brake lagging slightly

rear exhaust box corroded - outer skin breaking away

slight lift nearside front top mount

Pass 16 Oct 2020 51,896 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded and detetiorating

slight lift to nearside front top mount

Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,502 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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))

Pass 1 May 2018 32,527 miles

Both front brakes/wheels starting to bind

Both rear indicators faded

Both side front top suspension strut locking nuts corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc inner surfaces badly corroded and wearing thin

Offside rear tyre wearing low and perished

Fail 1 May 2018 32,527 miles

Both rear indicators faded

Both front brakes/wheels starting to bind

Both side front top suspension strut locking nuts corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc inner surfaces badly corroded and wearing thin

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleaned (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing low and perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall starting to split (attention soon)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front top suspension mounting cups and nuts corroded

both front tyre treads uneven wear and just above legal limit (attention soon)

both rear tyre treads wearing low

rear exhaust badly corroded and starting to blow

Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,734 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 16,734 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 11,533 miles

Front wiper blades judder

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HV11 GBE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV11 GBE, 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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HV11 GBE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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