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LM61 DWU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,476 mi
Last recorded38,476 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 DWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 38,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 38,258 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 38,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 38,144 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 37,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 37,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 37,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 35,895 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 35,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 34,095 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 31,784 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 31,769 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 29,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 29,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 26,740 miles

NSF tyre has cuts in the outer wall

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 23,600 miles

Bodywork damage to the OSF

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 23,596 miles

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

Bodywork damage to the OSF

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LM61 DWU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LM61 DWU, 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 LM61 DWU registered?

LM61 DWU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is LM61 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 DWU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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