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NJ61 LDU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,814 mi
Last recorded42,814 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 42,814 miles

Front EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED OFF

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR WORN (0.1 (b))

UNDER BODY SUSPENTION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 13 Dec 2024 37,567 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 37,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 31,728 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 30,602 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 28,731 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,565 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 24,507 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 21,226 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,637 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 16,939 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 13,634 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 10,540 miles

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 LDU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LDU, 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 LDU registered?

NJ61 LDU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is NJ61 LDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ61 LDU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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