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LT61 VZJ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,359 mi
Last recorded37,359 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 37,359 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 35,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 33,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 31,513 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 29,005 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 29,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 27,372 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 27,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 25,510 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 23,441 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 23,440 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road due to damaged wiper blade (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 23,061 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Wiper worn and smearing screen

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 18,975 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 15,809 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 13,120 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 VZJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT61 VZJ registered?

LT61 VZJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is LT61 VZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT61 VZJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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