CarVerify

Free Car Check

NU11 GDE

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,795 mi
Last recorded117,795 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 GDE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 117,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight slightly loose

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 111,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 105,360 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2 Support arms which hold front end corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Especially where the springs are housed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 100,983 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear silencer clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 97,008 miles

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

front outer brake pads worn down to 3 to 4mm ok at present

Fail 8 Feb 2022 97,008 miles

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

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

front outer brake pads worn down to 3 to 4mm ok at present

Pass 6 Feb 2021 93,557 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,077 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 84,809 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 78,124 miles

Front Oil leak sump area ()

Front exhaust bracket broken, but still adequately supported

Rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 78,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Oil leak sump area ()

Front exhaust bracket broken, but still adequately supported

Nearside windscreen wiper split, but still clearing screen

Offside windscreen wiper split, but still clearing screen

Rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 71,414 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2017 71,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 63,096 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2014 35,400 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NU11 GDE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol 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 NU11 GDE, 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

How do I check the history of NU11 GDE?

You can check the full history of NU11 GDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NU11 GDE registered?

NU11 GDE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is NU11 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU11 GDE 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.

Does NU11 GDE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NU11 GDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.