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NJ61 WFF

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,258 mi
Last recorded81,258 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 81,258 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2026 81,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 63,548 miles

The front exhaust has a slight leak.

Pass 17 Jul 2024 54,037 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 54,037 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 52,827 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 52,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Csection and tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 50,733 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 50,728 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 48,231 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 45,859 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,803 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,866 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,011 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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Fail 17 Sep 2015 22,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

items removed from view prior to test

Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,727 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 WFF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WFF, 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 WFF registered?

NJ61 WFF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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