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NJ61 WCV

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,574 mi
Last recorded100,574 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 WCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 100,574 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 100,572 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine breather hose deteriorated

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Road wheel slightly distorted o/s & n/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Door handle deteriorated/worn, but door can be opened

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake cable mount broken

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 94,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 87,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 87,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 78,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,100 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,085 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,555 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on sump ans on box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,281 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,774 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,510 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front disc pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,313 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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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NJ61 WCV is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NJ61 WCV, 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 NJ61 WCV registered?

NJ61 WCV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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