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SV61 NKK

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,111 mi
Last recorded71,111 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 NKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 71,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive has slight leak around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 65,032 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 60,784 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 56,472 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2023 56,472 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 56,095 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 56,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 56,088 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,406 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,399 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 39,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake binding n/s and o/s (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rear box corroded

front wheel bearings not checked brakes binding

Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,912 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,579 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,637 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 25 Aug 2014 22,656 miles

All tyres perishing

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 19 Aug 2014 22,656 miles

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

All tyres perishing

Rear silencer deteriorating

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 NKK is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NKK, 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 NKK registered?

SV61 NKK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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