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MK11 HVA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,470 mi
Last recorded49,470 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 HVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 49,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 45,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 42,651 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 42,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 40,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 36,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 31,946 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 31,919 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 27,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 21,655 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 18,625 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Wipers judder on screen

Pass 25 Feb 2017 15,129 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 11,969 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 11,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 7,767 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 4,981 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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MK11 HVA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 MK11 HVA, 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 MK11 HVA registered?

MK11 HVA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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