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LD61 GWM

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,795 mi
Last recorded96,795 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 GWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 96,795 miles

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,036 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub frame corroded at spring carrier arms

Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,498 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 84,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,145 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount at gearbox corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop fell off

Fail 26 Sep 2022 74,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount at gearbox corroded away and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop fell off

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge and very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,130 miles

both front top mounts corroded not weakend

both front tyres have wear to edges

front suspension arm bushes wearing

rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Fail 23 Sep 2021 66,130 miles

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

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

both front top mounts corroded not weakend

both front tyres have wear to edges

front suspension arm bushes wearing

rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar D-Bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both front upper mounts corroded around its fixings

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded .

Fail 18 Sep 2020 58,419 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar D-Bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both front upper mounts corroded around its fixings

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded .

Pass 26 Sep 2019 52,666 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 52,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers us (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,703 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2018 46,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 30,558 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 30,358 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 22,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

items removed

Pass 17 Sep 2014 16,045 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 16,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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LD61 GWM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

LD61 GWM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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