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121,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded
rear suspension corroded
Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust silencer in poor condition but not leaking
Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust silencer in poor condition but not leaking
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front vehicles headlamp aim adjuster inoperative
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, perished and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, nail in tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))
OSR handbrake cable bracket broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, perished and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, nail in tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))
OSR handbrake cable bracket broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust box corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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L31 LYE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 L31 LYE, 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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L31 LYE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2011.
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