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NJ11 NXL

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,348 mi
Last recorded70,348 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 70,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 13 Aug 2024 67,750 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 67,746 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 64,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 61,115 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside same (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside same (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,741 miles

Advise over all parking brake efficiency at only 18%. it would appear the braking system either requires adjustment or repair

Front ( Exhaust mounting has been removed )

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ( Weak damping effect ) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ( Threaded section & securing device Heavily corroded. Borderline pass ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( casing heavily corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ( Threaded section & securing device Heavily corroded. Borderline pass. ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess ( Cable mounting Corroded & Broken ) (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( Casing heavily corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 52,696 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure ( mounting on catalyst corroded & broken. Also union between catalyst & middle sections Heavily corroded & weak. ) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Advise over all parking brake efficiency at only 18%. it would appear the braking system either requires adjustment or repair

Advise parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ( Weak damping effect ) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ( Threaded section & securing device Heavily corroded. Borderline pass ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( casing heavily corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ( Threaded section & securing device Heavily corroded. Borderline pass. ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess ( Cable mounting Corroded & Broken ) (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( Casing heavily corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,857 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper shock mounting & threaded section of unit heavily corroded & in poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened As with the nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect & casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear hand brake cable mounting point corroded & broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2018 40,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2018 40,398 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,634 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 32,632 miles

Offside obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,431 miles

front flexible exhaust section weak condition

n/s & o/s rear shock absorbers casings corroded

oil filter slight corrosion

unable to fully examine wheel security due to trims being fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 26,431 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front flexible exhaust section weak condition

n/s & o/s rear shock absorbers casings corroded

oil filter slight corrosion

unable to fully examine wheel security due to trims being fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,872 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust section weak condition.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 15,780 miles

exhaust rear silencer slight corrosion. slight exhaust leak at rear joint

security of wheels can not be examined fully due to trims being fitted

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 NXL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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