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SP61 NWG

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,519 mi
Last recorded55,519 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 NWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 55,519 miles

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

Offside Front shocker corroded

both front springs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2025 54,650 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 54,647 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 53,940 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 53,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 51,665 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axel corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 49,199 miles

Rear rear wiper

Pass 3 Feb 2021 47,147 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 47,145 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

o/s handbrake cable guide loose

Pass 17 Dec 2019 42,616 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 42,615 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cracked & outer shoulders uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

clamp missing from back box of exhaust system

Fail 27 Jun 2018 38,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cracked & outer shoulders uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

clamp missing from back box of exhaust system

Pass 26 May 2017 34,013 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,666 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,370 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,730 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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SP61 NWG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SP61 NWG, 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 SP61 NWG registered?

SP61 NWG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is SP61 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 NWG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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