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VK61 HAE

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,377 mi
Last recorded69,377 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 HAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 69,377 miles

warning lights on dash illuminated very dimly

Fail 6 Jan 2025 69,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

warning lights on dash illuminated very dimly

Pass 10 Sep 2024 69,191 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 69,080 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 69,025 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 68,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,564 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 67,532 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,978 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,143 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear exhaust pipe clamp missing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,161 miles

Front brakes slight binding

Offside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear exhaust box very rusty / breaking up

wipers poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,674 miles

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,196 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

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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VK61 HAE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK61 HAE, 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 VK61 HAE registered?

VK61 HAE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is VK61 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK61 HAE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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