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LV61 GTZ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,298 mi
Last recorded71,298 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 GTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 71,298 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 71,298 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 68,412 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 68,412 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 62,269 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 62,269 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 57,435 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Door sticking when open from outside. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,666 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 46,292 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 46,292 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,201 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,036 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 28,490 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 20,885 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 20,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 18,908 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 12,331 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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LV61 GTZ 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 LV61 GTZ, 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 LV61 GTZ registered?

LV61 GTZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is LV61 GTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 GTZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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