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NU61 BJE

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,474 mi
Last recorded90,474 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 BJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,474 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 90,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 87,302 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rusting on suspension.

Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,732 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 78,699 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

CAT EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET RUSTED AWAY.

CLAMP MISSING FROM MIDDLE TO REAR SECTION EXHAUST,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM SUMP,SUMP POSSIBLE POROUS ?. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR AXLE & COIL SPRING SEATS HEAVILY CORRODING.

Rear REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY.

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 78,699 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL TYRES APPEAR TO BE LOW ON PRESSURE.

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

CAT EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET RUSTED AWAY.

CLAMP MISSING FROM MIDDLE TO REAR SECTION EXHAUST,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES.(175-65X14H) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM SUMP,SUMP POSSIBLE POROUS ?. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Rear REAR AXLE & COIL SPRING SEATS HEAVILY CORRODING.

Rear REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY.

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 73,175 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine. Sump corroded New sump rqd (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,688 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine Sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

Fail 16 Nov 2020 69,632 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine Sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,522 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken (not insecure)

Nearside Front lower suspension arm, rear bush perishing

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm, rear bush perishing

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

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

exhaust backbox outer shell corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,929 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 40,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight weap (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyres scrubbing edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight weap (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight weap (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear tyres scrubbing

Oil leak gearbox oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 30,977 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 23,090 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,984 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

a/ can not see front brake pads

a/ slight brake bind offside front

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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NU61 BJE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU61 BJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU61 BJE registered?

NU61 BJE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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