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SB61 HXO

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,815 mi
Last recorded107,815 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 HXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 107,815 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 98,127 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 89,296 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 May 2024 89,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 86,821 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,805 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 83,440 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 75,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel stiff

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,520 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,040 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 55,040 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,236 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 38,989 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,594 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 14,082 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 10,855 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2015 10,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 4,207 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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SB61 HXO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SB61 HXO, 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 SB61 HXO registered?

SB61 HXO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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