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NA61 KBU

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,563 mi
Last recorded74,563 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA61 KBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 74,563 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 74,563 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 67,952 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 67,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 60,641 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 54,000 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 54,000 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,032 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 52,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,049 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 49,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 44,743 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 44,712 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 41,555 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Oct 2018 41,555 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,145 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshner

Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,645 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,819 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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NA61 KBU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NA61 KBU, 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 NA61 KBU registered?

NA61 KBU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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