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LS61 FWH

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,058 mi
Last recorded83,058 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 FWH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 83,058 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 83,009 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 78,898 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 75,589 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,142 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 74,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2021 71,727 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 68,865 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 62,799 miles

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

rear box shield corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2019 62,799 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

rear box shield corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 54,991 miles

Coolant leak rad

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

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

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,262 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 24,230 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 FWH is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 LS61 FWH, 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 FWH registered?

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

Is LS61 FWH safe to buy?

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