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MF61 NKG

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,222 mi
Last recorded74,222 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 NKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 74,222 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 74,195 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 65,168 miles

os front top strut mounting corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,492 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil low

Fail 31 Jan 2024 56,492 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil low

Pass 4 Feb 2023 53,103 miles

Rear silencer baffles loose.

Front brake discs inner faces corroded and pads appear low.

Rear Tyres starting to crack.

Fail 4 Feb 2023 53,103 miles

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

Front brake discs inner faces corroded and pads appear low.

Rear Tyres starting to crack.

Rear silencer baffles loose.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 50,245 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 49,710 miles

flexy exhaust slit blow

n/s/f lower arm bush worn

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,073 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 44,703 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade worn to excess

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 20 Jan 2017 41,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 38,655 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 38,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 25,601 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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MF61 NKG is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MF61 NKG, 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 MF61 NKG registered?

MF61 NKG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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