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LB61 AMV

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,933 mi
Last recorded112,933 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 AMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 112,933 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 112,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 111,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 106,846 miles

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))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 94,719 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,263 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 86,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board leaking from manifold (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 77,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 60,792 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 45,426 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 45,424 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 30,291 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 29,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear lamp holed

Offside Rear light cracking in tread

Fail 26 Oct 2017 29,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall deep cracks all the way round (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear lamp holed

Offside Rear light cracking in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2016 26,517 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 20,466 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 16,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LB61 AMV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LB61 AMV, 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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LB61 AMV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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