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MT61 WSD

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,117 mi
Last recorded87,117 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 WSD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 87,117 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 87,114 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 82,047 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 78,507 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 78,507 miles

Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,411 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 67,434 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 62,539 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2020 62,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2019 58,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2019 58,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,145 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 14 years old

Offside Front tyre over 17 years old + wall perished

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 3 Jan 2018 53,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,966 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 46,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 36,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 30,279 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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MT61 WSD is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT61 WSD, 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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MT61 WSD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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