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KN61 LYV

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,951 mi
Last recorded84,951 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 LYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 84,951 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 82,819 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust surport from gearbox has rotted away

Pass 10 Nov 2023 77,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,930 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 72,928 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer + in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,540 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 67,540 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 57,546 miles

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

Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2019 49,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,673 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 43,674 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 40,867 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,539 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 28,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 16,659 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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KN61 LYV 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 81.3%.

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 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 KN61 LYV, 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 KN61 LYV registered?

KN61 LYV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2011.

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