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NL11 VAV

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,561 mi
Last recorded110,561 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 VAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 110,561 miles

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

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

Front chassis arms have corrosion

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

Rear axle and suspension components have corrosion along with brake pipes

Fail 10 May 2025 110,560 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe insecure and leaking movement on flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front chassis arms have corrosion

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

Rear axle and suspension components have corrosion along with brake pipes

Pass 22 Apr 2024 97,871 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension springs corroded

Front upper suspension component mounts corroded and worn

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 97,871 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension springs corroded

Front upper suspension component mounts corroded and worn

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

Pass 15 May 2023 88,431 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded front & rear

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt tensioner defected

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,007 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 81,182 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 80,627 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,479 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,915 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,868 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 60,868 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,841 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,599 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 VAV is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAV, 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 VAV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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