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LN61 YMD

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,971 mi
Last recorded86,971 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 YMD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 86,971 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 86,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 80,014 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 77,921 miles

Offside Front drivers door handle defective

Fail 5 Aug 2024 77,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front drivers door handle defective

Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,500 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2023 69,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 61,964 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2022 61,964 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 57,834 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,796 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 50,532 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box has a corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2019 50,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box has a corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,911 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Rear wiper worn

Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,929 miles

centre and rear exhaust has a corrosion

rear wiperblade worn

Fail 7 Aug 2017 38,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiperblade worn

centre and rear exhaust has a corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,922 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear wiperblade worn

Fail 3 Aug 2016 33,922 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside front (8.2.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear wiperblade worn

Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,795 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 28,795 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 24,883 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Aug 2014 24,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YMD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

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

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