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SH61 WJZ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,834 mi
Last recorded61,834 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 WJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 61,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Housing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Water has entered the light unit and has caused the emitted light to be slightly orange in colour (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Housing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 61,136 miles

Bonnet release handle is damaged and laid in the footwell.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump is weeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 61,136 miles

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

Bonnet release handle is damaged and laid in the footwell.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump is weeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 60,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lamp unit full of water (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box leaking oil from joining seem (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan weeping engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper defective (no rubber left on blade)

Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,326 miles

Coolant leak Leak from outlet housing on the gearbox side of the cylinder head ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 60,326 miles

Coolant leak Leak from outlet housing on the gearbox side of the cylinder head ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 59,719 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 59,717 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 58,418 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 58,414 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow hole in tailpipe, rear exhaust clamp broken, front clamp corroded and part missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 56,397 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 54,476 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 54,416 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,766 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 46,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber worn

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,551 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 39,551 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,447 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 25,069 miles

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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SH61 WJZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SH61 WJZ, 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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SH61 WJZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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