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LF61 YSE

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,306 mi
Last recorded37,306 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 YSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 37,306 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 35,595 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,602 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 31,728 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread.

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brakes noisy (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 29,850 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes out of balance and noisey (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 28,466 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 27,540 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,387 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2019 25,387 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,501 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish.

o/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish.

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,756 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,613 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 17,100 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2014 17,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust system deteriorating

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 YSE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSE, 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 YSE registered?

LF61 YSE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is LF61 YSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF61 YSE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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