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RV61 NYT

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,460 mi
Last recorded87,460 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 NYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 87,460 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

General under body and component rust

Nearside Coolant leak Side of radiator ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump very rusty and porous oil seeping out (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 80,300 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Bracket broken on flexi support (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

General under body and component rust

Nearside Coolant leak Side of radiator ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump very rusty and porous oil seeping out (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,374 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 73,374 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,382 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,016 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust front flexy damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2016 62,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust corroded

exhaust front flexy damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,209 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,242 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 45,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 NYT is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NYT, 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 NYT registered?

RV61 NYT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is RV61 NYT safe to buy?

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