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NHZ 6883

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,731 mi
Last recorded98,731 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHZ 6883
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 98,731 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2026 98,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 94,900 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2025 94,900 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 87,708 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 76,914 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 63,475 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 61,036 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,203 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 57,203 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,953 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,009 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,081 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside and outside edges

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,442 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,451 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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NHZ 6883 is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel 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 NHZ 6883, 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 NHZ 6883 registered?

NHZ 6883 is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2011.

Is NHZ 6883 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHZ 6883 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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