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NL11 XDE

2011 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,234 mi
Last recorded100,234 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 100,234 miles

under side suspension rusting

Pass 8 Oct 2024 96,762 miles

under side rusting

Pass 4 Oct 2023 94,309 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,141 miles

under side rusting

Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,248 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 83,524 miles

DAMAGE TO OSF OUTER SILL.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

OIL SUMP CORRODING.

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM OSF OF ENGINE AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,993 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 80,993 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 78,138 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 78,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE. (1.8)

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 72,741 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 72,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,367 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,158 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,911 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 33,791 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 XDE 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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

NL11 XDE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 April 2011.

Is NL11 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL11 XDE 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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