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LT61 NWR

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,605 mi
Last recorded99,605 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 NWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 99,605 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front on cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

middle and rear exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 94,073 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 87,882 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp getting thin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2024 87,882 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp getting thin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,270 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2022 70,045 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 70,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,781 miles

Backbox deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,490 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,029 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,660 miles

Rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 34,280 miles

low on engine oil

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,320 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 7,794 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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LT61 NWR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 LT61 NWR, 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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LT61 NWR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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