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LM61 DXA

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,378 mi
Last recorded63,378 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 DXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,378 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 63,025 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 16 Mar 2020 50,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2019 46,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

5w-40 engine oil topped up before test

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel cap fitted on offside front wheel at the time of test, unable to check offside front brake pads

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 42,233 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 32,523 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 22,621 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 16,116 miles

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

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 DXA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DXA, 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 DXA registered?

LM61 DXA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is LM61 DXA safe to buy?

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