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NU11 GVE

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,154 mi
Last recorded150,154 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 GVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 150,154 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 85,960 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 80,999 miles

small stone chip in front screen below 10 mm

Pass 17 Oct 2020 75,056 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 75,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 67,642 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 63,094 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in area B less then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,543 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 50,543 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,626 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,777 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,469 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 18,477 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 18,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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NU11 GVE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 NU11 GVE, 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 NU11 GVE registered?

NU11 GVE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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