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NU11 GWA

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,815 mi
Last recorded115,815 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 115,815 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 115,814 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 115,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine from corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 104,530 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 104,530 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,344 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 97,344 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 93,106 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 84,498 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 76,881 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 71,268 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 69,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,017 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,087 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 60,087 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,254 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust poor

Fail 20 Mar 2014 35,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust poor

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 GWA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NU11 GWA, 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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NU11 GWA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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