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HW61 KFJ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,847 mi
Last recorded63,847 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 KFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 63,847 miles

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

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

Front exhaust manifold slight blow

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

Nearside Front rack inner joint slight play

Fail 12 Dec 2024 63,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front exhaust manifold slight blow

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

Nearside Front rack inner joint slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2023 57,727 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s washers/cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked, (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise, parking brake lever travel

engine oil level low

front flexy pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2023 57,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked, (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise, parking brake lever travel

front flexy pipe deteriorated

no engine oil showing on dip stick,,, recommend attention ASAP

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2022 45,156 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 45,156 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,424 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 41,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 39,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,547 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 31,734 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,889 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,189 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,422 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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HW61 KFJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HW61 KFJ, 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 HW61 KFJ registered?

HW61 KFJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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