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NJ61 LBV

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,699 mi
Last recorded84,699 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 84,699 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 73,355 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 73,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 63,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 63,030 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 59,490 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 59,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,516 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 52,689 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,874 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 45,082 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,999 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,535 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking 175/65/14 82h

outter skin coming off rear sliencer

Fail 29 Mar 2017 42,535 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Rear tyres cracking 175/65/14 82h

outter skin coming off rear sliencer

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,466 miles

4x tyres cracked in tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

rear silencer outer skin coming away

Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,699 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,916 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 21,396 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 21,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LBV is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NJ61 LBV, 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 NJ61 LBV registered?

NJ61 LBV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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