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NJ11 MLX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,908 mi
Last recorded78,908 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 MLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 78,908 miles

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

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

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

general under body, brake and suspension corrosion

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 78,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe corroded and leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

general under body, brake and suspension corrosion

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,087 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 77,032 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,338 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center hanger broken and exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

suspension and rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2023 72,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center hanger broken and exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner sidewall ()

suspension and rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,078 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,950 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 65,695 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,928 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded throughout

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jul 2020 62,928 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Top bush also worn badly (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded throughout

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,251 miles

Nearside tyre valve deteriorated

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2020 62,251 miles

Exhaust system insecure fit clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside tyre valve deteriorated

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,398 miles

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

Front cat front pipe support bracket rotted off

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting of rubber (5.2.3 (j))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust box deteriorated+ clamp between centre and rear exhaust sections missing but still secure

Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,077 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,012 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,268 miles

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

engine cooling fan noisy

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2016 38,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2014 15,779 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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NJ11 MLX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NJ11 MLX, 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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NJ11 MLX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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