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NU11 NZG

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,035 mi
Last recorded68,035 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 68,035 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin peeling

general underbody surface corrosion including suspension components

Pass 1 May 2025 66,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 66,512 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 65,080 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under side (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to under side suspension components/floor/exhaust system/springs/rear axel/sump

Fail 22 Apr 2024 65,080 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under side (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))

corrosion to under side suspension components/floor/exhaust system/springs/rear axel/sump

Pass 11 May 2023 64,083 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 64,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 64,022 miles

*sump corroded*

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear *axle corroding*

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 7 Apr 2022 61,934 miles

Front exhaust pipe clamp corroded

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

Rear silencer weakened

sump corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2022 61,934 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust pipe clamp corroded

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

Offside mirror housing damaged

Rear silencer weakened

sump corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 60,141 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp missing system still secure

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

gear change stiff in operation

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2020 55,498 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from thermostat housing and radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dip stick was not located properly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

engine sump corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2019 50,544 miles

Central Front exhaust mounting corroded

Central Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp missing system still secure

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2019 50,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing uneven/flat spotted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust mounting corroded

Central Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads and wearing on shoulders

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp missing system still secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread on 1.6mm and wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 38,676 miles

Central Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 38,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,117 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Front registration plate cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,326 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

items removed from drivers view

Pass 7 Mar 2015 13,853 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 11,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 NZG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NZG, 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 NZG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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