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NU61 GSV

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,941 mi
Last recorded72,941 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 GSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 72,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded also corrosion to shocker (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 69,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 61,997 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 57,059 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 54,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 49,733 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 43,229 miles

advise exhaust slight blow on it

advise front tyres /condition

Fail 1 Jun 2020 43,213 miles

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

advise exhaust slight blow on it

advise front tyres /condition

Pass 8 Jun 2019 38,174 miles

advise n/s/f tyre

advise slight blow on exhaust

Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,569 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

slight blowing at exhaust front flexible joint

Fail 13 Jun 2018 34,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

slight blowing at exhaust front flexible joint

Fail 6 Apr 2018 34,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust leak - back box and middle section clamp. (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 32,968 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,132 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,825 miles

exhaust backbox corroded and blowing

front brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 24,821 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust backbox corroded and blowing

front brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,905 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 20,901 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre worn closeto wear indicators

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 GSV is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NU61 GSV, 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 NU61 GSV registered?

NU61 GSV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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