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NL11 FGZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,663 mi
Last recorded70,663 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 FGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 70,663 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 14 Apr 2026 70,663 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Mar 2024 63,945 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 57,476 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,017 miles

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

underbody corrosion to suspension components

Fail 2 Mar 2022 52,017 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion to suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal has slight leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak where back box is connected at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 46,521 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal has slight leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak where back box is connected at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 40,003 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,124 miles

Strut top caps

Pass 3 Mar 2018 29,686 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 24,921 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,079 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,586 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 17,581 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 13,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust b/box corroded

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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NL11 FGZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL11 FGZ, 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 NL11 FGZ registered?

NL11 FGZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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