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HV61 ZXK

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,957 mi
Last recorded62,957 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 62,957 miles

front exhaust mount corroded

slight leak of gasses front front exhaust system

Fail 18 Mar 2026 62,957 miles

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))

front exhaust mount corroded

slight leak of gasses front front exhaust system

Pass 25 Mar 2025 58,537 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,958 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 51,919 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,237 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,634 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 43,799 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,656 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 39,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,748 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 34,035 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 30,879 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 24,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Oct 2014 24,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 ZXK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 ZXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV61 ZXK registered?

HV61 ZXK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is HV61 ZXK safe to buy?

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