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HV61 CTO

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,371 mi
Last recorded28,371 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 CTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 28,371 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 26,321 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 26,317 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 24,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm Is Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top Suspension Mount Cap Is Slightly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm Is Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top Suspension Mount Cap Is Slightly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Exhaust Silencer/Back Box Is Slightly Corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 24,514 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked To Cords/Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm Is Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top Suspension Mount Cap Is Slightly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm Is Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top Suspension Mount Cap Is Slightly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Exhaust Silencer/Back Box Is Slightly Corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 23,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 22,360 miles

Front Upper Both Front Top Suspension Mounts Are Corroded Slightly

Nearside Front Upper Top Suspension Mount/Upper Attachment Has Got Slight Play/Movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm Is Slightly Perished/Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% Imbalance Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre's Are Badly Perished/Cracked Around The Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear Exhaust Silencer/Rear Box Is Slightly Corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 21,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2019 20,901 miles

Rear Rear silencer corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer side walls starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 20,026 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 18,633 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 16,831 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 15,411 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 13,663 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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HV61 CTO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HV61 CTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV61 CTO registered?

HV61 CTO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is HV61 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 CTO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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