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NU61 PVW

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,195 mi
Last recorded90,195 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 PVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 90,195 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box and clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 86,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,594 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 78,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 70,240 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 66,993 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 14 Aug 2020 66,993 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,248 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,902 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,733 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 46,405 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,609 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 PVW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

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

Is NU61 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU61 PVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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