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YR61 HZC

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,538 mi
Last recorded73,538 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 HZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,538 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 73,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,799 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 72,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 71,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 70,938 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 69,811 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 55,443 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken,advise (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osf and nsf shock top mounts have play,advise (5.3.2 (c))

Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr ferrules corroded,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing corroded,advise

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osr and nsr,advise (5.3.2 (c))

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf,nsf,osr tyres have cracks in tread,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 55,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken,advise (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osf and nsf shock top mounts have play,advise (5.3.2 (c))

Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr ferrules corroded,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing corroded,advise

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osr and nsr,advise (5.3.2 (c))

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf,nsf,osr tyres have cracks in tread,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,676 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,160 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,120 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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YR61 HZC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR61 HZC, 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 YR61 HZC registered?

YR61 HZC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is YR61 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 HZC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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