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LT61 OAD

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,401 mi
Last recorded71,401 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 OAD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 71,401 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak on joint of Rear Box to Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2025 68,212 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 64,783 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 61,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 61,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 59,174 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 59,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,069 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,599 miles

All coil springs corroded

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 52,452 miles

Coil spring corroded to all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 50,705 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,562 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,540 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,892 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 OAD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 OAD, 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 OAD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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