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LO61 HFE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,238 mi
Last recorded93,238 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 HFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,238 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 86,401 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 86,401 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 78,639 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 72,377 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 65,703 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 59,920 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 57,015 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 57,015 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 54,325 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Tyre wearing from inner edge

Oil leak front under vehicle

Fail 17 Dec 2018 54,320 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both front shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Tyre wearing from inner edge

Oil leak front under vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,812 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 40,464 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 40,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,518 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 25,621 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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LO61 HFE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFE, 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 LO61 HFE registered?

LO61 HFE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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