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NU11 KVX

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,611 mi
Last recorded77,611 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 77,611 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 53,177 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 42,113 miles

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boyh sides sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 42,113 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boyh sides sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 32,193 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 29,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 29,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Pass 20 Apr 2022 24,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 24,469 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 21,195 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 21,190 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 19,857 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 3 Apr 2019 17,901 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 17,896 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 15,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 13,991 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively & offside (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,235 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 12,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,386 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 10,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 8,639 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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NU11 KVX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KVX, 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 KVX registered?

NU11 KVX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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