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VK61 HHS

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,204 mi
Last recorded54,204 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 HHS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 54,204 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust deteriorated , clamp corroded and broken , system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 49,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush slight wear (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and broken , system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,657 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn below 3mm

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and broken , system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 42,548 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and broken , system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 39,627 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and broken , system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 39,626 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not release when under load (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and broken , system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 37,423 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,308 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 32,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,793 miles

front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,396 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 19,676 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,955 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 15,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HHS is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 HHS, 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 HHS registered?

VK61 HHS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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