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NL61 RKX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,166 mi
Last recorded66,166 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 RKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 66,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 62,176 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 62,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 58,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 55,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 53,946 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 53,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 51,785 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 May 2021 51,785 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear axle corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,818 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 45,814 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,947 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 May 2018 40,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 37,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/45/16 84v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear outter skin coming off silencer

Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,959 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut n/s/f rim protector

Fail 26 Aug 2014 20,345 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2014 20,345 miles

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

exhaust corroded but not leaking

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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NL61 RKX 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 NL61 RKX, 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 NL61 RKX registered?

NL61 RKX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is NL61 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 RKX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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