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RV61 NWS

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,849 mi
Last recorded47,849 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 NWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 47,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 47,530 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 36,910 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 36,881 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 36,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,773 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn, tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror housing damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,816 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror housing damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2021 30,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror housing damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2021 30,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside door mirror cover damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 29,543 miles

Front Inner 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 and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside side mirror casing damaged

back box exhaust outer skin damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2020 29,540 miles

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

Front Inner 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 and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside side mirror casing damaged

back box exhaust outer skin damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2018 26,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 26,825 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 24,054 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front w/liner fouling spring cut a section off

Fail 2 Nov 2017 24,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front w/liner fouling spring cut a section off

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 19,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 12,439 miles

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 12,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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RV61 NWS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

RV61 NWS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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