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2011 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · EL61 LEW

EL61 LEW

2011 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 132,788 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
2011 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
132,788 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
1242cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a pass on February 12, 2026, at 132,788 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate rectifications following failed tests. In both February 2025 and February 2026, the car failed its test one day prior to passing with no defects recorded on the pass, suggesting that minor items or consumable adjustments were addressed immediately by the owner to ensure legal compliance. At 15 years old, the recorded 132,788 miles represent an annual average of approximately 8,853 miles, which aligns with typical national averages for a small city car of this age. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 9,615 miles covered between February 2025 and February 2026. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to perished seals or seized brake components. While the most recent tests are clean of defects, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension components. Given the age and mileage of this Ford Ka, structural corrosion on the rear wheel arches, sills, and subframe is a common failure point that requires scrutiny. You should also check the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, as these are the first items to degrade on vehicles with this mileage. The lack of recorded advisories in the history indicates the tester found the vehicle in good order, but a manual check of the brake discs for thinning or pitting remains essential to confirm the absence of hidden rust between tests.
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EL61 LEW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
  • 132,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

EL61 LEW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Ka (EL61 LEW) between February 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

EL61 LEW Mileage History

  1. 10/02/2024112,351 mi
  2. 05/02/2025123,173 mi+10,822 mi
  3. 05/02/2025123,173 mi
  4. 11/02/2026132,788 mi+9,615 mi
  5. 12/02/2026132,788 mi

Average of roughly 10,182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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