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EA61 WSW

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,173 mi
Last recorded68,173 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 WSW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 68,173 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,370 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 64,896 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 61,448 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhust silencer detriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2020 58,612 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 52,864 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,682 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 43,649 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front sil panel is damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system is badly corroded

gearbox makes a loud grinding noise

grinding noise from steering wheel area.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,939 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,106 miles

Nearside rear tyre on designed wear limit

Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,943 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,017 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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EA61 WSW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EA61 WSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA61 WSW registered?

EA61 WSW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is EA61 WSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 WSW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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