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SM61 LNC

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,864 mi
Last recorded71,864 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 LNC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 71,864 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 71,849 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 68,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 65,042 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Outer Skin Missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 61,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,545 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 51,040 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 46,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 41,826 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 41,680 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,247 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear box corroded

front suspension top strut mountings full of water/corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2016 39,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear box corroded

front suspension top strut mountings full of water/corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2015 36,104 miles

exhaust rear box corroded and outer skin peeling off

Fail 30 Nov 2015 36,104 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust rear box corroded and outer skin peeling off

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 28,316 miles

o/s/f tyre worn and on legal limit

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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SM61 LNC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM61 LNC, 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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SM61 LNC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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