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MK11 NLC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,793 mi
Last recorded117,793 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 NLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 117,793 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 117,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor marked chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor marked chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 115,428 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe supporting bracket rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play at strut op mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension crossmember visibly quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 13 Dec 2024 115,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe supporting bracket rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play at strut op mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension crossmember visibly quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,337 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket & clamp badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension crossmember is visibly quite corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 107,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket & clamp badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension crossmember is visibly quite corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise corrosion rear axle

advise front exhaust bracket/ clamp rotten

advise heavy corrosion osf shock

advise heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Fail 14 Oct 2022 105,678 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise corrosion rear axle

advise front exhaust bracket/ clamp rotten

advise heavy corrosion osf shock

advise heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 25 Mar 2022 102,923 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

stiffness in Mcpherson strut upper bearings

Fail 25 Mar 2022 102,922 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

stiffness in Mcpherson strut upper bearings

Pass 26 Mar 2021 96,347 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front + rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 96,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front + rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside parking brake little reserve travel.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 90,139 miles

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

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2019 90,137 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction items hanging on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Valve stem seriously misaligned n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2018 78,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,655 miles

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,949 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to separate

o/s/f wing mirror cover cracked

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,425 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 54,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

gearbox diff bearings and seals worn ,leaking oil

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,141 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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MK11 NLC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MK11 NLC, 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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MK11 NLC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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