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HW11 FVJ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,940 mi
Last recorded111,940 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 FVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 111,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 106,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top strut mount has play in it

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 97,543 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 94,936 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2023 94,924 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2022 86,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 86,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm centre and outer tread (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,048 miles

Back box in poor condition

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 69,048 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Back box in poor condition

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 49,501 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2018 43,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,500 miles

rear exhaust box and clamp corroded - no leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2016 38,312 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,713 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,264 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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HW11 FVJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HW11 FVJ, 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 HW11 FVJ registered?

HW11 FVJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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