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NJ61 KYK

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,130 mi
Last recorded52,130 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 KYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 52,130 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 50,743 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 50,743 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 49,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 48,622 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 47,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,846 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 42,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,620 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator not located in pad

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

exhaust clamp missing centre / rear joint

nearside & offside wiper blades split

Pass 3 Nov 2017 35,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & clamp missing

Fail 3 Nov 2017 35,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside & offside (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & clamp missing

Pass 12 Nov 2016 31,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,411 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 17,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 KYK is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KYK, 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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NJ61 KYK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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