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HW11 HKU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,661 mi
Last recorded63,661 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 HKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 63,661 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

heavy corrosion on rear axle

Fail 13 Dec 2021 63,659 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

heavy corrosion on rear axle

Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,808 miles

Offside Rear brake drum backing plate corroding

various areas of exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 9 Dec 2020 52,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light constantly illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum backing plate corroding

various areas of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2019 41,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to minimum limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to minimum limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

airbag light illuminated

exhaust system rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2018 27,039 miles

areas of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2017 25,201 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 19,702 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 15,320 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,535 miles

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 HKU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HW11 HKU, 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 HW11 HKU registered?

HW11 HKU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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