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EJ61 LVF

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,601 mi
Last recorded84,601 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 LVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 84,601 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 82,978 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 79,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 77,161 miles

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

n/s track rod inner joint slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2022 116,549 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 116,549 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount corroded away (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 65,616 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 57,390 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section and exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle and components slight corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2019 51,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section and exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle and components slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2018 46,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,649 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear tyres perished 175/65/14

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,654 miles

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,097 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 27,168 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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EJ61 LVF is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 EJ61 LVF, 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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EJ61 LVF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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