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LR61 WZT

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,831 mi
Last recorded105,831 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 WZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 105,831 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 105,679 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 98,337 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 98,337 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

offside front top suspension mount worn

Fail 21 Nov 2023 96,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

offside front top suspension mount worn

Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,941 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front 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))

lower rear engine mount (dog bone) bush worn

Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,446 miles

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

exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 25 Oct 2021 87,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,910 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 75,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 58,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,259 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 48,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,056 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 22,790 miles

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

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 WZT is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZT, 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 LR61 WZT registered?

LR61 WZT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is LR61 WZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 WZT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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