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SL61 LFG

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,256 mi
Last recorded87,256 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 LFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 87,256 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s shock obsorbers corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s handbrake cable attachment deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2025 87,256 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s shock obsorbers corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s handbrake cable attachment deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2024 75,209 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 68,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 55,902 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 55,902 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp that holds centre pipe into back box missing... held together by corrosion only (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre low / bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres just under 3mm and cracking & perishing forming in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box of exhaust outer skin corroded & starting to fall apart

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jul 2021 47,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 38,351 miles

Handbrake warning light defective

Rear Exhaust corroded but not insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2020 33,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 25,944 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 25,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 20,795 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 17,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 13,494 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 12,845 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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SL61 LFG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL61 LFG, 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 SL61 LFG registered?

SL61 LFG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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