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RV61 NRL

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,089 mi
Last recorded65,089 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 NRL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 65,089 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 63,933 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,643 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2023 100,643 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,132 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,926 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 56,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 55,027 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,308 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking (2012)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2016 47,920 miles

Offside Front McPherson strut has a light misting of oil

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 47,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front McPherson strut has a light misting of oil

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 45,613 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 43,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 43,621 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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RV61 NRL 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 RV61 NRL, 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 RV61 NRL?

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What year was RV61 NRL registered?

RV61 NRL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is RV61 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 NRL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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