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HV61 SYG

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,586 mi
Last recorded114,586 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 SYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 114,586 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 114,277 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 111,952 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive BOTH spring seatings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 89,667 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached 4 bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive BOTH spring seatings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,166 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 79,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very low require attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2018 78,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2018 78,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,005 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,913 miles

Centre Rear exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on both shoulders of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable trwead) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE SOON (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on both shoulders of tread

Rear silencer corroded through outer skin near seam

TYRE SIZE: 195/50R15V

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' surface damage (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' surface damage (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers judder across screen

Pass 25 Sep 2014 43,868 miles

front wipers starting to smear

minor stone chips in front windscreen offside swept area

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 SYG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

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

Is HV61 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 SYG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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