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LN61 YDL

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,582 mi
Last recorded62,582 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 YDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 62,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 60,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 60,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 58,851 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,463 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,134 miles

Lower gearbox support damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2017 44,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower gearbox support damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,382 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

outer front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 33,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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LN61 YDL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LN61 YDL, 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 LN61 YDL registered?

LN61 YDL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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