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NL61 UWR

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,543 mi
Last recorded107,543 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 UWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 107,543 miles

EMISSIONS TESTED AND RECORDED DIGITALLY (PASS)

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

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

Rear REAR BEAM AXLE AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 88,051 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,789 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 81,739 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back silencer pipe excessively leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,341 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount/clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 29 Sep 2021 75,341 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount/clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 BOTH TYRES BADLY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,521 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 70,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,464 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear 195/50/15 tyres cracks in tread

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 58,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear 195/50/15 tyres cracks in tread

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,666 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 50,666 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 46,155 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 26,562 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 26,562 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 9,775 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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NL61 UWR is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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