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LG61 HOJ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,336 mi
Last recorded65,336 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 HOJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 65,336 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 65,336 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2023 62,235 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 58,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

all exhaust system heavy corroded

rear underside the vehicle suspension area corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 58,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Bolt Holes Are Broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 54,156 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 47,420 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 47,414 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads on the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 41,768 miles

Central exhaust clamp missing/corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear scraping noise when wheel turned backwards

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system detriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2019 41,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central exhaust clamp missing/corroded

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear scraping noise when wheel turned backwards

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system detriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2018 37,753 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,751 miles

Nearside Front top mount plate rusty

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,912 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Rear exhaust box corroded and peeling,not blowing

Pass 26 Sep 2015 26,787 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

rear exhaust box corroded but no blows

Pass 27 Sep 2014 20,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

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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LG61 HOJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LG61 HOJ, 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 LG61 HOJ registered?

LG61 HOJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is LG61 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 HOJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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