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LX61 OFO

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,271 mi
Last recorded141,271 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 OFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 141,271 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 141,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 124,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 108,928 miles

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush slightly perished

Pass 1 Mar 2022 97,774 miles

Nearside Front brake warning wire broken and not connected

Pass 16 Feb 2021 93,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 93,050 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 89,203 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,556 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,587 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 53,587 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,666 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 36,666 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,360 miles

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

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)

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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LX61 OFO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LX61 OFO, 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 LX61 OFO registered?

LX61 OFO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is LX61 OFO safe to buy?

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