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YC61 HPZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,356 mi
Last recorded36,356 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 HPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 36,356 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 34,973 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 33,683 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf, osr, nsr (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 33,683 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf, osr, nsr (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 32,470 miles

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2022 31,244 miles

All suspension springs corroded

os/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2021 29,997 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (just passed mot test) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 29,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

All suspension springs corroded

Exhaust blow from front and rear joints

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (just passed mot test) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 27,064 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

front brake pads wearing low

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 25,381 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Rear exhaust in poor condition

os/f brake binding slightly. disc in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2018 20,828 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 17,455 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 14,454 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 10,474 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 7,159 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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YC61 HPZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YC61 HPZ, 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 YC61 HPZ registered?

YC61 HPZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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