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RV61 NSE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,488 mi
Last recorded100,488 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 NSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 100,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 94,557 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable outer casing split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 94,489 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables outer casings split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 89,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on edges

Fail 24 May 2023 89,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2022 140,255 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 129,535 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 129,500 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 71,016 miles

exhaust poor condition

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 19 Oct 2018 64,997 miles

exhaust flexy poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,919 miles

exhaust flexy poor condition

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2017 57,919 miles

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

exhaust flexy poor condition

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,199 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit will need replacing soon

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,712 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 NSE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV61 NSE, 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 RV61 NSE registered?

RV61 NSE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is RV61 NSE safe to buy?

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