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NU61 GVO

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,128 mi
Last recorded100,128 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 GVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 100,128 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 100,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 98,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 95,893 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 92,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 85,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,771 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 57,771 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 44,961 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,375 miles

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

Rear exhaust skin delaminating close to tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,749 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,472 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

Rear silencer weakening

Pass 8 Oct 2014 17,779 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 GVO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

NU61 GVO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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