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CV61 WDO

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,587 mi
Last recorded71,587 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 WDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 71,587 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM + CRACKING INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN AND CRACKING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 71,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM + CRACKING INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN AND CRACKING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 65,787 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 195/45 V16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 59,909 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 53,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre inner sidewall has a tear/cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber top bush slightly deteriorated or worn but no excessive movement . (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2021 46,673 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

deterioration to outer skin rear exhaust box

Fail 14 May 2021 46,673 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

deterioration to outer skin rear exhaust box

Pass 3 Jun 2020 39,341 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,390 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 36,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 31,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 27,159 miles

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

some surface corrosion on outer skin of exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2016 21,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 16,217 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 9,566 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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CV61 WDO 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV61 WDO, 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 CV61 WDO registered?

CV61 WDO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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