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LV61 GYE

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,963 mi
Last recorded44,963 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 GYE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 44,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 38,583 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 31,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 31,527 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 31,527 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 29,366 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 26,487 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 24,070 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 21,593 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 18,533 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 15,817 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 13,896 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 12,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 7,695 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 GYE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LV61 GYE, 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 LV61 GYE registered?

LV61 GYE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is LV61 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 GYE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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