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NL11 HXA

2011 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,620 mi
Last recorded72,620 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 HXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 72,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2024 70,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 68,084 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring disconnected.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Badly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Nov 2022 65,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Only visible from below (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring disconnected.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake is showing very little effort and requires attention.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Badly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 62,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 62,377 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,101 miles

Exhaust rear box outer casing heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on both inner and outer edges. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads, no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge, *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing very corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2019 57,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing very corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 52,286 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,616 miles

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

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)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 47,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 38,909 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 32,946 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 18,369 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 14,743 miles

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

front wipers smearing

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 HXA is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HXA, 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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NL11 HXA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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