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SA61 WGN

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,440 mi
Last recorded77,440 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 WGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 77,440 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 66,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,521 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,077 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and back sections corroded slight leak at flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,053 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 39,972 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 39,972 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,262 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim wheel buckled (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust clamp corroded but system still adequately supported

Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,502 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,464 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 22,464 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SA61 WGN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SA61 WGN, 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 SA61 WGN registered?

SA61 WGN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is SA61 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 WGN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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