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LK60 KAU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,904 mi
Last recorded84,904 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK60 KAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 84,904 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 84,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 82,513 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 82,513 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 77,639 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2023 77,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2022 74,272 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,111 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 71,111 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,855 miles

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

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 64,977 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 59,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,476 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 54,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 51,753 miles

exhaust clamp missing mid-rear join

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 9 Jan 2016 43,186 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding slightly

Rear exhaust pipe join bracket corroded and snapped but exhaust is secure and not blowing

Pass 3 Jan 2015 33,571 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 23,263 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

engine oil level very low

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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LK60 KAU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LK60 KAU, 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 LK60 KAU registered?

LK60 KAU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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