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WV61 HFY

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,690 mi
Last recorded129,690 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 HFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 129,690 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2026 129,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 114,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 111,469 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 104,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,742 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,639 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,271 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 75,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 75,507 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 57,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,432 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 30,614 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 30,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,973 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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WV61 HFY 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 WV61 HFY, 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 WV61 HFY registered?

WV61 HFY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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