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LR61 BBX

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,157 mi
Last recorded95,157 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 95,157 miles

Front bumper damaged temp repair applied

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside door damaged but still functions as intended

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges 1955015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn close/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Fail 7 Nov 2023 95,157 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged temp repair applied

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside door damaged but still functions as intended

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges 1955015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn close/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 17 Nov 2022 85,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to vehicle

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2022 85,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to vehicle

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2022 85,708 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST FLEXI SPLIT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure REAR CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS SLIGHT LIFT

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

NEARSIDE FRONT AND MIDDLE PANEL ACCIDENT DAMAGE

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT INSECURE

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,089 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 77,085 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,058 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 75,058 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,080 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2019 72,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,135 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 66,135 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,675 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 60,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 54,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,163 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,241 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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LR61 BBX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LR61 BBX, 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 BBX registered?

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

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