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HV61 SWW

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,920 mi
Last recorded74,920 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 74,920 miles

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

Offside Front play top strut mount

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2024 65,737 miles

Front exhaust clamp missing

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

exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2023 62,953 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2022 60,005 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken / missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2020 56,389 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2019 51,186 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2018 46,187 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2017 43,434 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 43,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 38,242 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 38,242 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 29,387 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 22,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 22,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SWW is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

HV61 SWW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is HV61 SWW safe to buy?

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