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HV61 FPZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,581 mi
Last recorded163,581 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 163,581 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 163,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 163,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension coil spring mis aligned in its support fixings

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

Rear Exhaust section heavily corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 142,285 miles

nsf brake warning wire broken.

Fail 22 Sep 2018 142,283 miles

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

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

nsf brake warning wire broken.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 120,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower swivel has play in joint

Nearside Front alloy buckled

Offside Front shock absorber weeping / damp

Offside Rear tyre valve starting to perrish

rear exhaust box casing corroding no leaks and middle clamp missing

surface corroding both sides rear spring carriers

Fail 14 Sep 2017 120,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower swivel has play in joint

Nearside Front alloy buckled

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber weeping / damp

Offside Rear tyre valve starting to perrish

rear exhaust box casing corroding no leaks and middle clamp missing

surface corroding both sides rear spring carriers

Pass 10 Sep 2016 99,558 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

parking brake on nearside rear only just met requirements

Pass 19 Sep 2015 78,155 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 53,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pad warning light looms disconnected

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 FPZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV61 FPZ, 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 FPZ registered?

HV61 FPZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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