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ML61 LNA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,842 mi
Last recorded69,842 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 LNA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 69,842 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,241 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 30 Aug 2022 61,240 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 84v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,973 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,831 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut, but unable to see cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low on inner tread, (2 mm) and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriating.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 42,408 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut, but unable to see cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low on inner tread, (2 mm) and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriating.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,275 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 10 Sep 2018 33,275 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 31 Jul 2017 26,160 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,576 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 18,105 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver wiper blade split

Pass 17 Sep 2014 13,627 miles

Nearside 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 LNA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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