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OV61 HGN

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,735 mi
Last recorded81,735 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 81,735 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2024 81,735 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside and offside rear handbrake performance only just met and would advise adjustment or repair

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight damage to nearside front bumper and wing

Fail 14 Feb 2023 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside and offside rear handbrake performance only just met and would advise adjustment or repair

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight damage to nearside front bumper and wing

Fail 24 Mar 2022 79,306 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 74,920 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 74,920 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,317 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 56,768 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 52,017 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,325 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,589 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,418 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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OV61 HGN is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

OV61 HGN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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