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LD61 FLZ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,708 mi
Last recorded88,708 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 FLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 88,708 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 82,311 miles

both rear shock absorbers top mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

both rear suspension bump stops slightly loose

front exhaust starting to rust, front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate, rear exhaust section starting to rust and rear exhaust clamp rusty

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust

gearbox area/ nearside driveshaft slightly damp

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge

offside front suspension top mounting slight movement

slight coolant leak

Fail 19 Aug 2025 82,311 miles

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

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

both front brake discs starting to wear

both rear shock absorbers top mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

both rear suspension bump stops slightly loose

front brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%

front exhaust starting to rust, front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate, rear exhaust section starting to rust and rear exhaust clamp rusty

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust

gearbox area/ nearside driveshaft slightly damp

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge

offside front suspension top mounting slight movement

slight coolant leak

Pass 5 Aug 2024 74,508 miles

both rear spring bump stops broken off and inside rear spring

corrosion to exhaust rear box and corrosion to rear box clamp very small blow

Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,502 miles

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 65,501 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,418 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 43,851 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 43,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Cut on N/S/R tyre, no ply or cord showing at time of test. 195/50/r15-82v

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,821 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 26,161 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,051 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion present (3.5.1i)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output spider web (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output spider web (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion present (3.5.1i)

Rear front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

emission were high, slow to react and reduce to pass level

Fail 6 Sep 2017 26,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion present (3.5.1i)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output spider web (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output spider web (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion present (3.5.1i)

Rear front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

car does not restart one switched off

emission were high, slow to react and reduce to pass level

Pass 9 Sep 2016 25,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,302 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 24,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,377 miles

Front registration plate delaminated 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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LD61 FLZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 LD61 FLZ, 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 LD61 FLZ registered?

LD61 FLZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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