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SH11 NYG

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,503 mi
Last recorded96,503 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 NYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 96,503 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 96,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 87,863 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 87,863 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 87,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted obstructing view

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 80,726 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 80,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 69,698 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 59,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 59,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 51,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 47,075 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 44,822 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 38,914 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,744 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 35,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 16,579 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 NYG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NYG, 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 NYG registered?

SH11 NYG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2011.

Is SH11 NYG safe to buy?

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