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SJ61 WSY

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,323 mi
Last recorded118,323 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 WSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 118,323 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 114,059 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 114,057 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 102,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2021 102,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 86,337 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 86,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 75,662 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,835 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak at gearbox

oil sump pan porrus

Fail 13 Jun 2018 62,835 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak at gearbox

oil sump pan porrus

Fail 7 Jun 2018 62,564 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 51,657 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,782 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,759 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and coming off but not blowing

exhaust clamp from back box to centre pipe corroded and fell off

Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,200 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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SJ61 WSY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ61 WSY, 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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SJ61 WSY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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