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HV61 VDP

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

105,890 mi
Last recorded105,890 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 105,890 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 104,548 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 104,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 104,119 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 104,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 103,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,774 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn uneven, close in several places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 93,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn uneven, close in several places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 84,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 17 Feb 2021 84,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 76,068 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror cover missing, not considered jagged edge.

Fail 24 Jan 2020 76,068 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside mirror cover missing, not considered jagged edge.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,626 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 63,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,098 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut

Fail 6 Feb 2018 47,098 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 39,065 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2016 31,689 miles

both front tyres getting low, keep in check

Fail 1 Feb 2016 31,689 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres getting low, keep in check

Pass 16 Jan 2015 23,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2015 23,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 VDP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VDP, 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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HV61 VDP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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