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DV61 LJE

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,126 mi
Last recorded113,126 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 LJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 113,126 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 109,963 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,977 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 101,267 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking on inner walls.Both on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,664 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 96,217 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 82,809 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,797 miles

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

nsr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,699 miles

both rear tyres age perished

Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,564 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 37,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,613 miles

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)

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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DV61 LJE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV61 LJE, 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 DV61 LJE registered?

DV61 LJE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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The MOT history for DV61 LJE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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