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NJ61 KVO

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,860 mi
Last recorded70,860 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 KVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 70,860 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 70,680 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2025 68,643 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake adjustment

Pass 16 Apr 2024 67,481 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 67,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 62,520 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,725 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 56,725 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 54,531 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 49,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 44,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shocker casing heavily corroded (no leaks)

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,694 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 48,033 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 39,224 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 39,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 30,435 miles

Unable to carry out full check on brake pipes as covered over by trim

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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NJ61 KVO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NJ61 KVO, 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 NJ61 KVO registered?

NJ61 KVO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2011.

Is NJ61 KVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ61 KVO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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