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NJ61 MLV

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,014 mi
Last recorded26,014 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 MLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 26,014 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 25,607 miles

rear box deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2023 25,276 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 24,815 miles

Offside Front Wheel "hanging on"

Pass 14 Aug 2021 24,278 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 23,725 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2019 23,048 miles

Rear Rear exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 22,212 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,279 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 21,269 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 20,030 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,441 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 17,118 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 MLV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

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

Is NJ61 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ61 MLV 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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