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ST61 HTL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,539 mi
Last recorded62,539 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 HTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 62,539 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 62,532 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 61,953 miles

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

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

parking brake limits just met

Fail 16 May 2025 61,953 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake limits just met

Pass 17 May 2024 60,907 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 60,194 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 52,838 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 45,126 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 43,822 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump badly corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 43,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump badly corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 38,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2017 34,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 27,910 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 23,230 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 15,812 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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ST61 HTL is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 ST61 HTL, 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 ST61 HTL registered?

ST61 HTL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is ST61 HTL safe to buy?

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