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NM56 KYM

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,349 mi
Last recorded70,349 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM56 KYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 70,349 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 66,098 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 66,073 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured spring cup corroded excessively (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 61,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear taillight outer lens damaged but not affecting light output

underbody & axle been undersealed

Fail 28 Feb 2024 61,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear taillight outer lens damaged but not affecting light output

underbody & axle been undersealed

Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,888 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 57,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded & clamp center to rear

Pass 8 Feb 2022 53,185 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,354 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 43,875 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 40,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 36,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 32,736 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 27,713 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,000 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,287 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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NM56 KYM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NM56 KYM, 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 NM56 KYM registered?

NM56 KYM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is NM56 KYM safe to buy?

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