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NU61 GTF

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,524 mi
Last recorded50,524 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 50,524 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 47,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 47,669 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 44,435 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexible section worn

Fail 10 Oct 2023 44,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexible section worn

Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,540 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 41,540 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 38,514 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 35,219 miles

Corrosion under vehicle/ suspension components

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 35,219 miles

Corrosion under vehicle/ suspension components

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 32,399 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 32,399 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 28,300 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated and cracking between treads

Fail 11 Oct 2018 28,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Both rear tyres deteriorated and cracking between treads

Pass 12 Oct 2017 24,558 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 20,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 16,741 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 12,771 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 12,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GTF 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 60%.

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 GTF, 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 GTF registered?

NU61 GTF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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