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RE61 JWV

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,316 mi
Last recorded71,316 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 JWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 71,316 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching change stage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage also slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related corrosion under body

Fail 18 Dec 2023 71,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching change stage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage also slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related corrosion under body

Pass 15 Dec 2022 66,393 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 66,393 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 60,848 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable 195/45/16 ()

back box second skin corroded

under body age related corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 55,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,742 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 21 Jan 2020 48,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer side wall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both rears (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge also tread 2/3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2019 40,563 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 31,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 23,536 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 20,932 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 13,682 miles

refitted fuse box cover as it was resting on offside engine mount

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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RE61 JWV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE61 JWV, 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 RE61 JWV registered?

RE61 JWV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is RE61 JWV safe to buy?

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