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NV61 EXL

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,310 mi
Last recorded30,310 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 EXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 30,310 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sump has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2025 29,667 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front engine sump is slightly corroied

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2024 29,026 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sump slightly corrotion

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle is slightly showing corrosion

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 28,281 miles

Both nsf and osf top bush mount corroded

Coil spring corroded all 4 spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,601 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front engine oil sump corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 27,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All coil springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front engine oil sump corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2021 26,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 26,256 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 24,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn plus slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front passenger front wiper blade split but windscreen still being cleared effectively

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

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 22,922 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 20,138 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 16,422 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 16,419 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail across the width of the tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 13,042 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 13,042 miles

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

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 EXL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXL, 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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NV61 EXL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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