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LO61 BRX

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,032 mi
Last recorded121,032 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 BRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 121,032 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 113,886 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,520 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 94,030 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 94,030 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 83,683 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 83,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,505 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 81,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres jsut met legal requirement 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,505 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,871 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 73,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,378 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 39,837 miles

corroded backbox

Fail 7 Nov 2015 39,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

corroded backbox

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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LO61 BRX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LO61 BRX, 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 LO61 BRX registered?

LO61 BRX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is LO61 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 BRX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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