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LV61 VVM

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,125 mi
Last recorded60,125 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 VVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 60,125 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 54,764 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,177 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 44,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front lower wishbone rear bushing worn. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has slight bulge on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Rear coil springs corroded. Both sides.

Fail 8 Jun 2022 44,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Rear shock absorbers top bushings worn. Both sides n/s and o/s. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front lower wishbone rear bushing worn. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has slight bulge on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber casing corroded.

Rear Lower Rear coil springs corroded. Both sides.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 39,522 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 38,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 32,748 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 30,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 30,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 28,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 25,864 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2015 19,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 13,956 miles

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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LV61 VVM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

LV61 VVM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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