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LT61 YTB

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,261 mi
Last recorded108,261 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 108,261 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 103,320 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 103,320 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 99,521 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 99,520 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (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 23 Mar 2023 96,237 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,662 miles

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,058 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 74,186 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 74,186 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 67,733 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 61,447 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 61,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 53,188 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 53,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 48,402 miles

Back box slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 39,990 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YTB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

LT61 YTB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is LT61 YTB safe to buy?

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