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LT61 NJK

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,394 mi
Last recorded68,394 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 NJK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 68,394 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight bracket broken but light unit still secure

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 68,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlight bracket broken but light unit still secure

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 65,255 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 65,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,019 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,548 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 61,548 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,686 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,619 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 57,728 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 57,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 56,582 miles

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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,423 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,038 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,582 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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LT61 NJK 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 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 LT61 NJK, 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 LT61 NJK registered?

LT61 NJK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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