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LT61 NWB

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,746 mi
Last recorded81,746 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 NWB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 81,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake low (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 79,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2024 75,539 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 75,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 70,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 68,346 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 57,437 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 44,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 43,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,687 miles

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

steering rack worn and knotchy

Fail 31 Aug 2019 40,659 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended faulty (7.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

steering rack worn and knotchy

Pass 1 Sep 2018 37,628 miles

Nearside Front seat belt damaged in webbing where safety pin has been fitted

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2018 37,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked to cord on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat belt damaged in webbing where safety pin has been fitted

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged but not showing white light

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2017 35,428 miles

Front bumper trim insecure

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,035 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 22,318 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 12,144 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres cracking in tread

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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LT61 NWB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LT61 NWB, 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 LT61 NWB registered?

LT61 NWB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is LT61 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT61 NWB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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