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LV61 XTX

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,104 mi
Last recorded60,104 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 60,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 60,102 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 58,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 53,953 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perish cracks between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust tail section outer skins starting to corrode and split.

Pass 5 Jun 2023 48,444 miles

Exhaust tailpipe section getting tatty, especially outer skin of silencer box

Pass 29 Jun 2022 41,477 miles

Exhaust tailpipe section getting tatty, especially outer skin of silencer box

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 41,476 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe section getting tatty, especially outer skin of silencer box

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on suspension arm perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 34,911 miles

Exhaust tailpipe silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 31,031 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded but gas tight.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 29,895 miles

Exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded and flakey

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 29,892 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded and flakey

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 24,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tailpipe silencer corroded, tatty and has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 19,965 miles

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres nearing wear-bars advise replacement approx 1000 miles.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 16,523 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 14,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing wearbars in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 10,718 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 XTX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

LV61 XTX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is LV61 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 XTX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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