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LX61 ZFA

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,138 mi
Last recorded96,138 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 ZFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 96,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 175/65r14 ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 88,745 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 88,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 81,346 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,544 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 70,862 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 70,777 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,129 miles

exhaust box corroded (rear)

Pass 14 Oct 2019 54,642 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 47,302 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded, not blowing at present

Fail 20 Oct 2018 47,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded, not blowing at present

Pass 16 Oct 2017 40,370 miles

Flexi exhaust deteriorating

Rear exhaust box corroded and has very slight blow

Slight movement front top mounts

Slight weap N/S/F shock absorber

Pass 28 Oct 2016 36,340 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 36,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 29,573 miles

Advise front tyres and o/s/r tyre treads low 175/65/14

Fail 30 Oct 2015 29,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Advise front tyres and o/s/r tyre treads low 175/65/14

Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,892 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ZFA is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 LX61 ZFA, 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 LX61 ZFA registered?

LX61 ZFA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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