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FL61 NLX

2011 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,956 mi
Last recorded55,956 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 NLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 55,956 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2025 54,644 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2024 49,411 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Appears Low, Advise for Further Inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perishing - 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 49,408 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant Low

Coolant leak ()

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Appears Low, Advise for Further Inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perishing - 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 43,836 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 43,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 40,424 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,470 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Possibly Broken, Unable to Inspect (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock Absorber Casing Corroded (Both Sides)

Top Mount Corroded (Both Sides)

Fail 27 Oct 2021 37,469 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Possibly Broken, Unable to Inspect (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock Absorber Casing Corroded (Both Sides)

Top Mount Corroded (Both Sides)

Pass 7 Nov 2020 35,089 miles

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2019 32,569 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 28,598 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 25,763 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 23,543 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 23,513 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 20,450 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 16,644 miles

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

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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FL61 NLX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FL61 NLX, 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 FL61 NLX registered?

FL61 NLX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FL61 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 NLX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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