MOT Status
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97,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear axle corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil knocking when checking for play (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR + NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
OSR parking brake cable support bracket broken
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear brakes noisy/rough when applied
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside Split, Nearside Loose (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured top mount corroded/failed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR + NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
OSR parking brake cable support bracket broken
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear brakes noisy/rough when applied
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front top suspension struts securing nuts and washers corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front top suspension struts securing nuts and washers corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
exhaust system deteriorated and blowing
moderate wear nearside front suspension lower arm bush's
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
child seat fitted unable to check seat belt
exhaust rear box corroded
item removed from screen
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wipers smearing
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NL11 YHB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YHB, 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 YHB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2011.
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