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SH61 HYA

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,198 mi
Last recorded47,198 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 HYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 47,198 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axcle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 47,193 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axcle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 41,488 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 41,205 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 39,956 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 39,956 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 38,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,011 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Casing also corroded. (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 36,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner cords exposed. Also nail in tread.195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Casing also corroded. (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,937 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 28,673 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 28,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 25,275 miles

corrosion build up on inner face of both front brake discs

exhaust front mount corroded

exhaust tailpipe corroded and starting to detereiorate

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 16 Nov 2016 21,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split at tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 17,460 miles

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

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

exhaust tailpipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,460 miles

exhaust tailpipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Nov 2014 13,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 13,372 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 HYA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 SH61 HYA, 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 HYA registered?

SH61 HYA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is SH61 HYA safe to buy?

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