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MJ11 NVF

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,177 mi
Last recorded109,177 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 NVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 109,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 102,541 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 91,776 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test FROM WINDSCREEN (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 16% OFF SIDE LOW

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 91,776 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test FROM WINDSCREEN (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 16% OFF SIDE LOW

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 80,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 63,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 59,689 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 59,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,346 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 54,337 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 43,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 43,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 43,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in side wall but no cords exposed

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 34,931 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,646 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 25,125 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 25,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 20,640 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 14,045 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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MJ11 NVF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 MJ11 NVF, 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 MJ11 NVF registered?

MJ11 NVF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is MJ11 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ11 NVF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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