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HV61 KVE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,144 mi
Last recorded88,144 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 KVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 88,144 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 86,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2025 86,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 84,280 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 84,275 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 80,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2023 80,506 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2022 77,074 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,164 miles

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

Nearside Front impact panel to sub frame has one of three fasteners not wound in the the head

rear exhaust silencer outer shell is deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2021 73,164 miles

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

Nearside Front impact panel to sub frame has one of three fasteners not wound in the the head

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer shell is deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,927 miles

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 61,646 miles

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2019 61,646 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,043 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,531 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,601 miles

front tyres wearing excessively on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,137 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 KVE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV61 KVE, 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 KVE registered?

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

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