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CV61 LKA

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,955 mi
Last recorded31,955 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 LKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 31,955 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 31,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 31,862 miles

UNABLE SEE BACK BRAKES

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 13 Sep 2023 31,495 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 30,529 miles

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

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKES

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 13 Sep 2021 29,565 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 28,514 miles

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

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 28,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

rear axle beam corroded

unable to see rear brake condition

Pass 11 Sep 2019 27,505 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 27,505 miles

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

unable too see rear brake condition

Pass 3 Sep 2018 25,499 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,865 miles

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,621 miles

under tray fitted unable fully inspect

Fail 21 Sep 2016 21,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted unable fully inspect

Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,086 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 16,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre need changing soon

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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CV61 LKA is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 CV61 LKA, 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 CV61 LKA registered?

CV61 LKA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2011.

Is CV61 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 LKA 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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