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SB61 HYJ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,663 mi
Last recorded106,663 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 106,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 106,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 100,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 93,394 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 93,394 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 85,836 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 85,356 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 78,408 miles

advise rusting to rear axle

Fail 2 Dec 2021 78,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise rusting to rear axle

Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,706 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 68,499 miles

advise minor wear both front rear wishbone arm bushes

Pass 27 Dec 2018 57,900 miles

advise offside front suspension arm bush

advise offside track rod end dust cover

advise rear tyres

Fail 21 Dec 2018 57,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

advise offside front suspension arm bush

advise offside track rod end dust cover

advise rear tyres

Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,205 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 32,652 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 19 Dec 2016 32,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2015 23,016 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 16,260 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HYJ 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 66.7%.

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 SB61 HYJ, 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 SB61 HYJ registered?

SB61 HYJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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