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NU11 MPY

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,042 mi
Last recorded64,042 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 64,042 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 58,553 miles

back box corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 58,553 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

back box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 52,254 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,789 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 41,789 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting point insecure (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 38,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 36,657 miles

both front tyres worn tracking

Pass 24 Oct 2019 33,689 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 30,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted / correded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin correded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 28,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 27,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 23,214 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,880 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 13,889 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 10,194 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 MPY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

NU11 MPY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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