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NU61 XEL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,526 mi
Last recorded70,526 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 XEL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 70,526 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 70,526 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 65,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 61,930 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES/LOW ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

REAR SUSPENSION AXLE IS CORRODED

Pass 1 Nov 2022 58,363 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD AREA

REAR SUSPENSION AXLE IS CORRODED

Fail 1 Nov 2022 58,363 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,525 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED/WEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER IS SLIGHTLY DAMP

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CRACKED/PERISHING IN TREAD

Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,025 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS ARE BADLY WORN

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY SCRUBBED ON EDGES

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

Pass 13 Nov 2019 44,731 miles

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))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 44,731 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 38,889 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 38,889 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 34,916 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,329 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 29,329 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,691 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 21,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 18,030 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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