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LV04 LOO

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,824 mi
Last recorded88,824 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 LOO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 88,824 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 88,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 83,547 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 83,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 75,726 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 75,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 63,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 63,814 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 56,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 55,144 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 55,140 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))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED AND REAR BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 51,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower 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 AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Fail 30 Apr 2019 51,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower 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 AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 4 May 2018 47,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box case corroded

rear road springs slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 36,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND STARTING TO MISSHAPE (4.1.E.1)

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 16 May 2016 26,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 17,218 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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LV04 LOO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LV04 LOO, 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 LV04 LOO registered?

LV04 LOO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is LV04 LOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 LOO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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