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LR61 XYC

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog light not working

all alloy road wheels have slight damage to outer rims

Fail 5 Nov 2025

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover top split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog light not working

all alloy road wheels have slight damage to outer rims

Pass 29 Oct 2024 74,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 75,357 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fxhaust pipe between second and back box rusty and holes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 72,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm back bush spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm back bush perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fxhaust pipe between second and back box rusty and holes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 67,391 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 9 Sep 2020 56,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 51,692 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,051 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,036 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 XYC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

LR61 XYC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is LR61 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 XYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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