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LG61 JFK

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,593 mi
Last recorded61,593 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 61,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 61,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 57,494 miles

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 53,071 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 53,070 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2021 43,125 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 40,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer exhaust box wrap perishing/corroding

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 36,864 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre tread

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer exhaust wrap corroded and perishing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,278 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,171 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,509 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 15,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 10,171 miles

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

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 JFK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG61 JFK, 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 LG61 JFK registered?

LG61 JFK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LG61 JFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 JFK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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