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KP61 LBA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,417 mi
Last recorded68,417 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 LBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 68,417 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2025 68,417 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2024 63,992 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2024 63,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2023 56,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 49,439 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 49,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 43,000 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess OS cable support snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Silencer heavily corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2021 42,767 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess OS cable support snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working filled on test (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from gearbox gearbox very noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 36,359 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 36,359 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2020 27,549 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides brake pipes covered in other materials (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front oil leak from drive shaft seal

Offside Front seat belt retain mechanism not working properly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides brake pipes covered in other materials (1.1.11 (c))

coolant low

exhaust rear box skin corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2020 27,549 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides brake pipes covered in other materials (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front oil leak from drive shaft seal

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides brake pipes covered in other materials (1.1.11 (c))

coolant low

exhaust rear box skin corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 19,038 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 17,734 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 16,270 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 16,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Nearside front tyre - very slight bulge in inner and outer side walls

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside rear tyre dated 11' cracking slightly between the tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up with fluid to test (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 14,911 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 12,887 miles

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

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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KP61 LBA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KP61 LBA, 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 KP61 LBA registered?

KP61 LBA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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