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FD61 NGE

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,440 mi
Last recorded78,440 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 NGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 78,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 74,213 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 70,609 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 67,336 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 64,542 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 61,036 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,469 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 58,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,478 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 54,478 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,650 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16. 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,662 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,704 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 25,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 25,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 17,025 miles

Interiour mirror missing, adequate view to rear

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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FD61 NGE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FD61 NGE, 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 FD61 NGE registered?

FD61 NGE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is FD61 NGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 NGE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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