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LF61 XGN

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,769 mi
Last recorded82,769 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 XGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 82,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 81,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 81,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 80,082 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 80,082 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 78,001 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2022 75,964 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 74,357 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 72,627 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 72,627 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp corroded allowing exhaust gas to leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,913 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 64,155 miles

Back box outer skin peeling off.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 51,573 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

front brakes in poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2017 51,494 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

front brakes in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,689 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 22,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 14,549 miles

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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LF61 XGN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LF61 XGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF61 XGN registered?

LF61 XGN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LF61 XGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF61 XGN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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