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FL61 NNM

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,829 mi
Last recorded182,829 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 NNM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 182,829 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake calbe slightly insecure

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 169,871 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside handbrake cable slighlty insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2024 169,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside handbrake cable slighlty insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2023 157,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside parking brake cable slightly insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2023 157,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside parking brake cable slightly insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2022 143,924 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable holder corroded away

Rear both bump stops broken away

Pass 4 Oct 2021 127,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Clip insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 113,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 113,886 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 16 Sep 2019 102,929 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,919 miles

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2018 90,673 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,809 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 73,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,925 miles

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

exhaust corroded and coming apart

wipers worn and starting to smear

Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 22,260 miles

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 NNM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NNM, 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 NNM registered?

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

Is FL61 NNM safe to buy?

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