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LR61 BBN

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,084 mi
Last recorded74,084 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 BBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 74,084 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower exhaust mount rotting resulting in flexi damage

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 74,084 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower exhaust mount rotting resulting in flexi damage

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,729 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 37,759 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 37,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 34,165 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 34,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 28,880 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,268 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,095 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,510 miles

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

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

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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LR61 BBN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LR61 BBN, 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 LR61 BBN registered?

LR61 BBN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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