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FY11 NKZ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,979 mi
Last recorded59,979 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 NKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 59,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 59,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut with bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 56,763 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 56,763 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 52,598 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 52,596 miles

Brake modification unsafe both front retaining devices for pad shim (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 49,266 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,406 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

axle corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 44,238 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 39,939 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust frontpipe flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2019 39,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust frontpipe flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2018 38,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,976 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust in rusty condition

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 18,134 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FY11 NKZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY11 NKZ, 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 FY11 NKZ registered?

FY11 NKZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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