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CK61 WPL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,595 mi
Last recorded113,595 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 WPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 113,595 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 113,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 109,658 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 109,658 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 106,381 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4.5mm slightly perished through tread worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm slightly perished through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 106,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4.5mm slightly perished through tread worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm slightly perished through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 105,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 101,496 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 101,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,838 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 96,782 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,225 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 92,009 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop loose in rear coil spring (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 82,997 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 82,997 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 77,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 73,222 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust box

Fail 20 Nov 2017 73,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust box

Pass 30 Nov 2016 60,060 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 60,060 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,032 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 40,869 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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CK61 WPL is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CK61 WPL, 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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CK61 WPL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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