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HV61 FOJ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,117 mi
Last recorded70,117 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 FOJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 70,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2024 67,659 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

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

Rear axle and both hubs are corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside front brake binding very slightly

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,735 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 63,503 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2021 63,503 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,537 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition/corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,983 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,580 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,084 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,234 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 40,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,717 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 FOJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FOJ, 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 HV61 FOJ registered?

HV61 FOJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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