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CV61 WEA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,056 mi
Last recorded55,056 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 WEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 55,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable retaining bracket corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2025 49,743 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 44,453 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,826 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 37,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks/splits (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 37,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks/splits (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 31,843 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 31,843 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 26,315 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 22,971 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 22,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,210 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 21,210 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 19,322 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 16,925 miles

small play nsf bottom ball joint

Fail 8 Jul 2017 16,832 miles

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

small play nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Jul 2016 13,889 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 9 Jul 2015 10,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 8,470 miles

nearside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

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 WEA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CV61 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

CV61 WEA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is CV61 WEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 WEA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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