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MV61 NBD

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,189 mi
Last recorded101,189 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 NBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 101,189 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 96,376 miles

'knocking' within steering

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside steering rack arm worn on inner joint

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 May 2025 96,376 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

'knocking' within steering

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside steering rack arm worn on inner joint

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 91,750 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top washer in poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rack arm inner joint 'worn'

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top washer badly rusted condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 May 2024 91,749 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top washer in poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rack arm inner joint 'worn'

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top washer badly rusted condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2023 87,480 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 30 May 2023 87,480 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 May 2022 83,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded through out (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,374 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2020 76,370 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 70,699 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,436 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,565 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,416 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 43,416 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in center of blade not cleaning screen (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder stuck to screen in zone A (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' 3x stickers bigger than 40mm stuck on screen and airfreshner hanging from mirror in zone B (8.3.1e)

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,742 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 34,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,804 miles

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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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MV61 NBD is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV61 NBD, 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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MV61 NBD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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