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OV11 NHL

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,596 mi
Last recorded81,596 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 NHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 81,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 78,588 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 74,132 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 74,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 73,787 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 69,962 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 68,874 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,589 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2018 53,432 miles

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 7 Apr 2018 53,432 miles

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

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2017 43,427 miles

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2016 34,647 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 27,570 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,560 miles

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

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

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

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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OV11 NHL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV11 NHL, 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 OV11 NHL registered?

OV11 NHL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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