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NL11 NKT

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,727 mi
Last recorded82,727 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 NKT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 82,727 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 82,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 80,963 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 2 Sep 2022 78,347 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 76,694 miles

Central Exhaust centre bracket broken but supported

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 76,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust centre bracket broken but supported

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,611 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 64,911 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,205 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)

rear wiper smearing.

tailpipe clamp missing-and tailpipe outer skin corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,370 miles

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

exhaust outer skin peeling at rear

Fail 20 Mar 2015 29,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust outer skin peeling at rear

Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,247 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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NL11 NKT is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NL11 NKT, 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 NKT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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