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SH61 HXU

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,763 mi
Last recorded52,763 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 52,763 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 52,762 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear silencer not connected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 50,269 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 47,387 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 47,386 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,739 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,530 miles

Front Coolant leak water pump leaking

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,899 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 30,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 23,215 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 16,630 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 12,799 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 12,086 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2015 11,511 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/F Tyre starting to perish

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Nov 2014 9,415 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 HXU 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 86.7%.

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 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 HXU, 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 SH61 HXU registered?

SH61 HXU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is SH61 HXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 HXU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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