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OY61 WXZ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,217 mi
Last recorded90,217 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 WXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,217 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 83,534 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 83,533 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps 'misty' (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers smear

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 76,837 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jan 2024 76,837 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,370 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,429 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 53,099 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush near side and off side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,787 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,525 miles

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

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

Rear rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 Oct 2018 50,522 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,371 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 43,672 miles

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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OY61 WXZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OY61 WXZ, 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 OY61 WXZ registered?

OY61 WXZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is OY61 WXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY61 WXZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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