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LT61 VYD

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,868 mi
Last recorded36,868 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 VYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 36,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer rattle from inside

Pass 21 Sep 2024 30,351 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 27,496 miles

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

exhaust is rusty

front pads appear 75% worn

front top suspension mounting are rusty

rear tyres are perished and n/s badly curbed 2016 tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2022 26,069 miles

Slight coolant leak noted from thermostat housing area

Wear noted on both front brake disc, pads approx 60% worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on the edges and perished

Pass 23 Sep 2021 23,490 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2020 20,632 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is rusty

r/n/s tyre is badly perished

r/o/s tyre is Badly splitting at inner wall and perished, replaces asap !!

Pass 27 Sep 2019 19,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 16,089 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 14,469 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 11,899 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 11,899 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 9,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 8,181 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 VYD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VYD, 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 VYD registered?

LT61 VYD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LT61 VYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT61 VYD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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