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NJ61 WDX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,852 mi
Last recorded84,852 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 WDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 84,852 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 83,190 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 83,186 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 81,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 79,475 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2022 79,475 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,410 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,930 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 68,726 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 31 Aug 2018 68,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust system insecure front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,454 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 45,966 miles

both rear shockers poor condition

corrosion to exhaust front sections

slight play n/s/f balljoint

suspension knocks

Pass 11 Aug 2015 29,263 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 22,644 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 22,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 WDX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ61 WDX, 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 NJ61 WDX registered?

NJ61 WDX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is NJ61 WDX safe to buy?

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