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SL61 NVF

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,686 mi
Last recorded98,686 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 NVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 98,686 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 93,172 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 93,126 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 88,630 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 79,978 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 69,607 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 69,607 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 66,123 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,819 miles

both head lamp top bracket has snapped

Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,175 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 48,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Adjusted in test (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Adjusted in test (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 43,670 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 43,669 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,380 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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SL61 NVF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 SL61 NVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL61 NVF?

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What year was SL61 NVF registered?

SL61 NVF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SL61 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 NVF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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