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LS61 GVC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,843 mi
Last recorded52,843 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 52,843 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 49,749 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 47,950 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,504 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,356 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2021 44,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe clamp is damaged, slight leak from joint, also rear clamp/joint, slight leak. Rear silencer casing is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin intergrated wear lead has broken but no warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight age cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade defective.

Pass 16 Nov 2019 38,835 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 38,835 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 35,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 33,380 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,202 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 26,361 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,685 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 GVC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 LS61 GVC, 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 GVC registered?

LS61 GVC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2011.

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The MOT history for LS61 GVC 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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