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NU61 CWR

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,828 mi
Last recorded45,828 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 CWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 45,828 miles

Coolant leak from corner of radiator

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 42,615 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre inner edge and offside front tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 39,110 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking/ perishing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 39,109 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking/ perishing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 36,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 36,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 35,937 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside

Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,488 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount corroded / cracked (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 34,972 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,186 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

alternator belt slight perishing

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 34,186 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from radiator

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

alternator belt slight perishing

center to rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,088 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust clamp between center and rear exhaust section missing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 31,959 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,655 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,472 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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NU61 CWR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CWR, 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 CWR registered?

NU61 CWR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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