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MA11 NSK

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,101 mi
Last recorded79,101 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 NSK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 79,101 miles

Nearside Front Fog Light

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 79,077 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog Light

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 75,572 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 75,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 71,767 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess need to be secured, bracket corroded and broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 67,529 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 64,870 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,135 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 60,135 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 53,298 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 52,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 47,226 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,187 miles

both front suspension top mount caps corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,079 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,748 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 11,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 11,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MA11 NSK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA11 NSK, 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 MA11 NSK registered?

MA11 NSK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is MA11 NSK safe to buy?

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