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NA61 ZYJ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,979 mi
Last recorded38,979 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA61 ZYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 38,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 38,517 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 35,056 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 35,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 31,300 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 30,726 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 30,726 miles

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

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 30,627 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 30,452 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 30,452 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 30,150 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 29,926 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,365 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,275 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,278 miles

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 27,188 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 ZYJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA61 ZYJ registered?

NA61 ZYJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is NA61 ZYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA61 ZYJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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