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DV61 NCJ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,322 mi
Last recorded83,322 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 NCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 83,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2022 76,952 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 76,915 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 76,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre - rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 70,951 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre - rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,526 miles

both rear bump stop's broken

n/s/f steering has slight free play

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2020 63,526 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear bump stop's broken

n/s/f steering has slight free play

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2019 56,034 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi broken

Fail 18 Oct 2019 56,034 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust flexi broken

Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,915 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 52,915 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,334 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 48,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,689 miles

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust back box heavily corrode

oil filter under inflated

Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,709 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,473 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 22,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DV61 NCJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DV61 NCJ, 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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DV61 NCJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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