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SK61 HWC

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,174 mi
Last recorded97,174 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 HWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 97,174 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 97,171 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened INNER TIE ROD (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 90,334 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 88,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 88,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 85,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2023 85,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 81,868 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 80,999 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 80,993 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions failed

Pass 22 Aug 2020 70,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor broken

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,186 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 54,186 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Aug 2017 52,973 miles

rear exhaust outer skin coming off

Pass 5 Aug 2016 48,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mounting clamp almost corroded through

Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,461 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

radiator fan noisey

Fail 5 Aug 2015 42,461 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

radiator fan noisey

Pass 9 Aug 2014 35,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust system and hangers

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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SK61 HWC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SK61 HWC, 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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SK61 HWC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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