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MA61 HYC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,543 mi
Last recorded73,543 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 HYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 73,543 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side and engine sump deteriorated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 66,372 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 Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 66,372 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 Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Temp repair cable tied in place (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,347 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 61,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 59,953 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,886 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 55,886 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 50,965 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bothsides (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 50,965 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bothsides (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,809 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 46,809 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 42,783 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 38,942 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 38,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,091 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking within the tread

Pass 9 Apr 2016 26,738 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 20,099 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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MA61 HYC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MA61 HYC, 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 MA61 HYC registered?

MA61 HYC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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