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SV61 NJZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,463 mi
Last recorded71,463 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 NJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2024 71,463 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframes undersills sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 82,214 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 62,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,422 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 58,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 54,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,154 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,600 miles

Central Front Flexible outer damaged

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And outer skin corroded,clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim Dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.5mm and scrubbing on inner edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,286 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 43,285 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

back box outer skin corroded

oil light flashing on dash

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 32,990 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Sep 2016 32,990 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 350mm (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 600mm (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,929 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,632 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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SV61 NJZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SV61 NJZ, 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 SV61 NJZ registered?

SV61 NJZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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