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OV61 HFJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,426 mi
Last recorded106,426 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 HFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 106,426 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 100,109 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 96,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 91,703 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,067 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 81,065 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 74,853 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 74,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 69,012 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust flexi breaking up

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 29 Dec 2018 56,884 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned both valves fouling on wheel trim ring incorrectly fitted (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned both sides valve fouling on wheel trim ring incorrectly fitted (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 56,882 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned both valves fouling on wheel trim ring incorrectly fitted (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned both sides valve fouling on wheel trim ring incorrectly fitted (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 34,752 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,083 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,567 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 15,837 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 15,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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OV61 HFJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV61 HFJ, 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 OV61 HFJ registered?

OV61 HFJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is OV61 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 HFJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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