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NX11 ALO

2011 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,188 mi
Last recorded81,188 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX11 ALO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 81,188 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 81,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,490 miles

Coolant leak Radiator has very slight leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 73,718 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lamp unit discolouring (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lamp unit discolouring (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread but down to cords (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 69,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,189 miles

Offside washer jet only 1 of 3 spraying, but clearing screen

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,660 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 626,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 58,187 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,169 miles

All tyres age perishing/cracking

Coolant leak Radiator has very slight leak ()

Engine oil not reading on dip stick. Half a litre of oil used to vehicle emissions test could be carried out.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/65 R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Slight leak of exhaust gases from the front flexi pipe.

Slight leak of exhaust gases from the join of the centre section and rear silencer.

Fail 23 Oct 2018 53,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All tyres age perishing/cracking

Coolant leak Radiator has very slight leak ()

Engine oil not reading on dip stick. Half a litre of oil used to vehicle emissions test could be carried out.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/65 R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight leak of exhaust gases from the front flexi pipe.

Slight leak of exhaust gases from the join of the centre section and rear silencer.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,387 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,507 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 44,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,546 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,746 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,412 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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NX11 ALO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NX11 ALO, 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 NX11 ALO registered?

NX11 ALO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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