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LM61 DXO

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,221 mi
Last recorded95,221 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 DXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 95,221 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges 2mm, 195-45-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Inner Sidewall & Between Tread, 4mm, 195-45-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle Corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2026 95,205 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Clamp Defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp Loose, 1x Bracket Broken.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges 2mm, 195-45-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Inner Sidewall & Between Tread, 4mm, 195-45-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle Corroded.

Rear Exhaust Clamp Missing

Tyre obviously under inflated All Tyres. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 90,494 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 90,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp loose

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 86,817 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,718 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 77,716 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 50,057 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 35,184 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 22,559 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 20,037 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 16,896 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 14,744 miles

Electronic stability system component slightly damaged esp warning lamp is very dim in the cluster ( known fault with cluster and not brake system ) (3.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 12,914 miles

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 DXO is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LM61 DXO, 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 LM61 DXO registered?

LM61 DXO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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