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NU61 ULN

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,708 mi
Last recorded68,708 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2025 68,708 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2024 65,334 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 65,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 63,015 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 63,014 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 60,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 59,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 54,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 54,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 47,669 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,774 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2018 39,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 19,786 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 14,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ULN 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 68.8%.

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 ULN, 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 ULN registered?

NU61 ULN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is NU61 ULN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU61 ULN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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