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SH61 HVN

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,868 mi
Last recorded41,868 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 HVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 41,868 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2026 41,867 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 31,035 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2025 31,032 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 35,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 32,623 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 28,995 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 26,466 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 24,464 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 21,469 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 18,345 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 18,345 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 9,744 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 8,156 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 6,642 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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SH61 HVN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH61 HVN, 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 SH61 HVN registered?

SH61 HVN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is SH61 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 HVN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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