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MA11 NUW

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,971 mi
Last recorded86,971 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 NUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 86,971 miles

Handbrake cable brackets corroded

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

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

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2025 79,482 miles

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

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,589 miles

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

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

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,563 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 6 Apr 2022 56,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 5 Apr 2022 56,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 31 Mar 2021 54,921 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight movement in nearside top suspension mount

Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil sump corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,780 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,474 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 42,474 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sat nav and air freshener removed (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,686 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 30,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,295 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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MA11 NUW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NUW, 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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MA11 NUW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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