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KU61 HWX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,562 mi
Last recorded129,562 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 HWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 129,562 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 125,662 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 118,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear over axle pipe to rear exhaust box,in poor condition and a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 118,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing One bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear over axle pipe to rear exhaust box,in poor condition and a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 113,552 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 109,197 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 101,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,999 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 90,829 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer outter cover corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 80,036 miles

outer skin of exhaust back box corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2017 80,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

outer skin of exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,513 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 52,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KU61 HWX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KU61 HWX, 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 KU61 HWX registered?

KU61 HWX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is KU61 HWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU61 HWX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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