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NJ61 XKF

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,109 mi
Last recorded88,109 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 88,109 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,101 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 84,101 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 82,202 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x bothsides ( rear mounts) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 82,202 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear silencer ( various joints) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x bothsides ( rear mounts) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 79,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,828 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 78,828 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,715 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 75,715 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 72,916 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,705 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 64,594 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 64,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 60,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also cracking (4.1.E.1)

cooling fan noisy

Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,975 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,992 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,200 miles

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Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

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 XKF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

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

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