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LT61 VZG

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,490 mi
Last recorded84,490 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 84,490 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 81,786 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 81,786 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant low

Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,985 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 78,985 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding on brake test (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,546 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 73,546 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,068 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,353 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,913 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 66,913 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,579 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,916 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 46,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,834 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 35,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2014 23,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 7 Sep 2014 23,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

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 VZG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

LT61 VZG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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