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NL11 RYF

2011 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,489 mi
Last recorded79,489 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 RYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 79,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box peeling

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2025 70,285 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 61,464 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 61,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 55,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 55,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 49,553 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 46,632 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 44,124 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 39,014 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,629 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,850 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,332 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 27,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 24,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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 RYF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol 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 RYF, 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 NL11 RYF registered?

NL11 RYF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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The MOT history for NL11 RYF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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