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EK61 WVE

2011 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,260 mi
Last recorded84,260 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 WVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 84,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front top mount cup corroded

Rear bump stops insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2024 84,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint from manifold too flexi and joint from centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front top mount cup corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2023 74,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front top mount cup corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 74,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front top mount cup corroded

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 66,516 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mounting cup corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 66,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mounting cup corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount has movement

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,389 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 59,389 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 56,603 miles

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

exhaust blow front poss manifold

rear springs shocks and suspension corroded

top shock cups corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2018 56,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn found on shaker plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn found on shaker plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn and split (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust blow front poss manifold

nsf osf wish bone bushes worn

rear springs shocks and suspension corroded

top shock cups corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 51,978 miles

front top shock cups corroded / osf rear facing wishbone bush parting

front tyres have edge wear

Pass 24 Sep 2016 46,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 37,187 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 37,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,280 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 24,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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EK61 WVE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EK61 WVE, 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 EK61 WVE registered?

EK61 WVE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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