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LR61 XAK

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,490 mi
Last recorded67,490 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 67,490 miles

Back Box corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2026 67,489 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both Rear shock top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front Lower arm, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Back Box corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 64,801 miles

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

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

REAREXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

Pass 27 Jul 2024 62,525 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes debonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,420 miles

exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 53,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 53,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,166 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 48,185 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,771 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 39,714 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,259 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,075 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,208 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 10,095 miles

near side front tyre has a cut to the side wall

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 XAK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

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

Is LR61 XAK safe to buy?

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