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AO61 NLR

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,212 mi
Last recorded61,212 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 NLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 61,212 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2024 61,212 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 56,724 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 55,703 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 55,702 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 50,428 miles

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 48,556 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,054 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2019 47,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2018 44,003 miles

emissions too clean

emissions too clean

Pass 19 Oct 2017 37,685 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 37,685 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,649 miles

Emissions Too Clean

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,786 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,836 miles

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

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

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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AO61 NLR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO61 NLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO61 NLR registered?

AO61 NLR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 October 2011.

Is AO61 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 NLR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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