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NJ61 WSE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,509 mi
Last recorded53,509 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 53,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 45,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2021 45,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 41,421 miles

Rear exhaust and front flexi deterioated

Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,790 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn

Front front exhaust flexi and back box deteriorated

slight gearbox leak

Fail 3 Oct 2019 39,790 miles

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

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

Front brake pads 70% worn

Front front exhaust flexi and back box deteriorated

leaking antifreeze

slight gearbox leak

Pass 5 Oct 2018 33,610 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack between tread

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded not blowing

Fail 4 Oct 2018 33,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres starting to crack between tread

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

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

exhaust system corroded not blowing

Pass 4 Oct 2017 28,084 miles

exhaust poor condition/slight leak.

n/s/f shock absorber damp.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 23,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 19,364 miles

exhaust poor condition.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 15,222 miles

front tyres cracks in tread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrsion exhaust.

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 WSE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

NJ61 WSE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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