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NV61 BXC

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,213 mi
Last recorded72,213 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 BXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,213 miles

various suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2025 72,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

various suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2024 70,392 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Nov 2023 68,273 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 66,408 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 66,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tread 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 64,415 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,215 miles

handbrake just met efficency

Pass 9 Dec 2019 60,065 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm plus worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,117 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 56,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 51,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 51,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,426 miles

exhaust poor

Fail 2 Dec 2016 45,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust poor

Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,985 miles

Rear exhaust clam poor

Fail 28 Nov 2015 38,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Rear exhaust clam poor

Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,648 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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NV61 BXC 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 63.2%.

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 NV61 BXC, 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 NV61 BXC registered?

NV61 BXC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is NV61 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV61 BXC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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