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CP61 LFD

2011 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,554 mi
Last recorded71,554 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 LFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 71,554 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

wheel trims fitted o/s/front missing

Fail 6 Mar 2024 65,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

wheel trims fitted o/s/front missing

Pass 7 Mar 2023 61,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

add oil to engine

wheel trims fitted o/s/front missing

Fail 7 Mar 2023 61,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

add oil to engine

wheel trims fitted o/s/front missing

Pass 5 Mar 2022 58,124 miles

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

Rear shock absorber top bushes - worn

Pass 4 Jan 2021 52,328 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear exhaust box outer case corroed

Pass 22 Nov 2019 48,459 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 48,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,733 miles

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Dec 2017 37,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly perishing also (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight oil leak oil filter corroding ()

exhaust back box corroding

Fail 28 Dec 2017 37,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm fitted incorrectly also rotation wrong way (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly perishing also (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight oil leak oil filter corroding ()

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 28 Dec 2016 32,861 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 27,546 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 14,961 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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CP61 LFD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CP61 LFD, 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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CP61 LFD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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