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ML61 LRV

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 66,540 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 66,540 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,372 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front pad warning wires detatched

Pass 27 Sep 2021 64,322 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 64,322 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,628 miles

ex back box corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 60,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

ex back box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 57,588 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 57,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,316 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 46,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,371 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside wiper split

Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,362 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

ex back box corroded

nearside sill damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2015 31,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

ex back box corroded

nearside sill damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2014 23,882 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 23,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 LRV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

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

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