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ML61 LMX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,707 mi
Last recorded72,707 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 LMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,707 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 67,489 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension beam axel

Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,320 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 62,319 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,205 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,374 miles

oil filter baldly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 50,374 miles

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

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

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

oil filter baldly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 43,719 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,196 miles

Nearside Front tyre approaching wear indicators

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 29,725 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 29,725 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,295 miles

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

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,449 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 17,736 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 17,736 miles

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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ML61 LMX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML61 LMX, 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 ML61 LMX registered?

ML61 LMX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is ML61 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 LMX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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