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SH11 NKJ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,783 mi
Last recorded87,783 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 NKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 87,783 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 87,777 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 84,224 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 80,899 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 79,007 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,114 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 61,114 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Sump porous ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 46,666 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Sump porous ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,255 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 38,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper torn but still clears screen advise new wipers

Pass 13 Jun 2015 23,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 16,326 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 16,326 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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SH11 NKJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH11 NKJ, 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 SH11 NKJ registered?

SH11 NKJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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