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NJ61 TVW

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,163 mi
Last recorded44,163 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 TVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 44,163 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 41,385 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 38,537 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 34,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 32,379 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 29,885 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting washer and nut heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting washer and nut heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust clamp defective (corroded through)

Fail 20 Jan 2021 29,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure damaged/broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt reel jams hindering normal operation (7.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting washer and nut heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting washer and nut heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust clamp defective (corroded through)

Pass 22 Jan 2020 26,835 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 24,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

N/S & O/S/F suspension top mounting's rusted.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 20,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Front McPherson strut upper mounting cap is heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front McPherson strut upper mounting cap is heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 18,402 miles

Front Registration plate cracked.

Front Upper N/S & O/S suspension top mounts rusted / wet.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,313 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,711 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 TVW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 TVW, 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 TVW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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