MOT Status
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70,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE ON THE MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT
FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE LOW/WORN AND HAVE ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS BADLY PERISHED AND ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES/LOW ON TREAD
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD
REAR SUSPENSION AXLE IS CORRODED
NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD AREA
REAR SUSPENSION AXLE IS CORRODED
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD AREA
REAR SUSPENSION AXLE IS CORRODED
EXHAUST IS CORRODED/WEAK
NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER IS SLIGHTLY DAMP
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CRACKED/PERISHING IN TREAD
BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS ARE BADLY WORN
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY SCRUBBED ON EDGES
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN
Exhaust back box corroded and clamp missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust back box corroded and clamp missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 82T (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NU61 XEL is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?
NU61 XEL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 November 2011.
Is NU61 XEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for NU61 XEL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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