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LS61 FSJ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,824 mi
Last recorded74,824 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 FSJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 74,824 miles

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

all 4 springs corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2026 74,767 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear axle spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

all 4 springs corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 70,986 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2024 67,825 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 64,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox clamp to exhaust corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top shock mount has slight play

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

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

rear axle components and axle corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2023 64,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox clamp to exhaust corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear axle components and axle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,609 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 58,454 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount, both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 54,724 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 51,338 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,970 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,433 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 38,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 38,182 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,478 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,942 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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LS61 FSJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS61 FSJ, 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 LS61 FSJ registered?

LS61 FSJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LS61 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 FSJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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