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NV11 ECW

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,400 mi
Last recorded79,400 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 ECW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 79,400 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

ns front to rear and nsr brake pipes corroded

nsf door difficult to open from outside

nsr suspension bump stop adrift

osf spring and shock absorber corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2025 79,396 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake discs corroded on inside faces

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres badly perished and split

exhaust corroded

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

ns front to rear and nsr brake pipes corroded

nsf door difficult to open from outside

nsr suspension bump stop adrift

osf spring and shock absorber corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 75,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brakes binding

Fail 16 Oct 2024 75,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brakes binding

Pass 16 Oct 2023 68,799 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front polished to make a bit better but still not great (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 67,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 65,455 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,726 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,185 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2019 62,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,773 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 59,773 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure refix rubber mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 57,809 miles

Front sump rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2017 57,801 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Front sump rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,956 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 15 Oct 2016 55,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,562 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 46,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 38,824 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,779 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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NV11 ECW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NV11 ECW, 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 NV11 ECW registered?

NV11 ECW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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