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NU11 RCV

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,484 mi
Last recorded94,484 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 RCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 94,484 miles

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Fail 28 Mar 2023 90,446 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 4 Mar 2022 81,637 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 81,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on limit now needs attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,252 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 74,252 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 71,379 miles

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2020 71,379 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,808 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,868 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 55,868 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,589 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,589 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Upper cup very corroded and weakened (2.5.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Upper cup very corroded and weakened (2.5.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RCV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

NU11 RCV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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