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LY60 AEX

2011 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,237 mi
Last recorded98,237 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY60 AEX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 98,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 93,056 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 91,074 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 90,976 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise . deep cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 89,106 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 89,106 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,919 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 88,497 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very deep cracks , "strong advise" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,294 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 88,289 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,000 miles

rear exhaust box is heavily corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2019 86,962 miles

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

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity bulb fell out of holder ? (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box is heavily corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,219 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 86,219 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 76,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 68,253 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes are worn

oil leak from the gearbox

rear exhaust box is corroded outter skin and clip is split

rear wiper is split

Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,474 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 59,474 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,056 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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LY60 AEX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LY60 AEX, 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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LY60 AEX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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