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NU61 NUH

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,459 mi
Last recorded58,459 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 NUH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 58,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 52,261 miles

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Front Exhaust deteriorated (flexi)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 52,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust deteriorated (flexi)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,285 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust deteriorated

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 26 Sep 2023 46,285 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 23 Sep 2022 41,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm* (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 24 Sep 2021 37,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust clamp missing/system still secure

Pass 28 Sep 2020 35,581 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 25 Sep 2019 33,230 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 29,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s app 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 29,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s app 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,666 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 20,082 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin peeling off

Pass 18 Sep 2015 16,206 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 16,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 11,515 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 NUH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NUH, 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 NUH registered?

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

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