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NA61 NZJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,171 mi
Last recorded42,171 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA61 NZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 42,171 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 41,906 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 41,906 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 41,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 41,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 40,517 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 38,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 35,821 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,829 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 33,829 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 31,041 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 29,095 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 29,095 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 26,992 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n s r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 26,992 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n s (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n s r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,818 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 24,818 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 22,823 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 NZJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

NA61 NZJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is NA61 NZJ safe to buy?

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