CarVerify

Free Car Check

NV11 TZU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,223 mi
Last recorded71,223 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 TZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 71,223 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section very slight leak/deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front arm rear bushes show signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery poor condition

engine oil top up required

nearside rear bump stop deterioration

radiator water below minimum

Fail 19 May 2026 71,223 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section very slight leak/deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front arm rear bushes show signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery poor condition

engine oil top up required

nearside rear bump stop deterioration

radiator water below minimum

Pass 19 May 2025 68,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust support corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear bump stop loose

offside front sun visor mount broken

service advisable, oil filter corroded

Fail 19 May 2025 68,578 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust support corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear bump stop loose

offside door lock loose

offside front sun visor mount broken

service advisable, oil filter corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 65,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low, also shows signs of cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low, approx 2mm with nail in tyre also shows signs of cracking and perishing (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low, also shows signs of cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust back box corroding

nearside rear bump stop loose

offside door lock loose in door

offside front drivers sun visor mount broken, loose but still operative

Fail 15 May 2024 65,755 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low, also shows signs of cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low, approx 2mm with nail in tyre also shows signs of cracking and perishing (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low, also shows signs of cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust back box corroding

nearside rear bump stop loose

offside door lock loose in door

offside front drivers sun visor mount broken, loose but still operative

Pass 6 Apr 2023 63,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake just met requirements

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under body components are showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2022 60,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake just met requirements. N/s & O/s

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2020 49,709 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 43,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 39,700 miles

Rear silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 30 Jun 2018 39,700 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 8 Jul 2017 35,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 30,847 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 30,847 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,576 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 26,561 miles

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

offside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NV11 TZU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TZU, 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

How do I check the history of NV11 TZU?

You can check the full history of NV11 TZU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NV11 TZU registered?

NV11 TZU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is NV11 TZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV11 TZU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV11 TZU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NV11 TZU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.