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ND11 OBM

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,014 mi
Last recorded88,014 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND11 OBM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 88,014 miles

Coil spring corroded front/rear o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front/rear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 88,014 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded front/rear o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front/rear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 66,479 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 66,454 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (Nearside spring holder) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint & Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 61,655 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2024 61,602 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat to centre/ centre to back (clamps damaged (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 58,853 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 58,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 55,582 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on edges

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 51,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,078 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2020 67,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault coming on intermittently (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction coming on intermittently (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault coming on intermittently (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested aborted due to cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Exhaust corroded

N/S headlight brackets broken (still secure)

Pass 16 Jan 2020 67,621 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and outer skin heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 67,545 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler hose to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and outer skin heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 67,523 miles

Oil leak engine sump ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 67,523 miles

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

Oil leak engine sump ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,932 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Undertrays fitted

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,207 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ND11 OBM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 ND11 OBM, 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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ND11 OBM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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