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MJ61 HBB

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,148 mi
Last recorded93,148 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 HBB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 93,148 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 93,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 92,577 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 92,575 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,363 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 74,193 miles

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

Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 62,937 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 57,894 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 54,850 miles

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 18 Dec 2018 51,339 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 51,337 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2016 38,385 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 33,130 miles

items removed from drivers view

Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,292 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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MJ61 HBB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MJ61 HBB, 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 MJ61 HBB registered?

MJ61 HBB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2011.

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