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SK61 JWZ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,937 mi
Last recorded78,937 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 JWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,937 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 78,937 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 69,436 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut spring seats corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front to rear brake pipes under covers

Fail 21 May 2025 69,436 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut spring seats corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front to rear brake pipes under covers

Pass 23 May 2024 62,536 miles

Front Coil spring corroded coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 62,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust clamp missing system still secure

Front exhaust flex section slight deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 51,097 miles

Front exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Front exhaust flex section deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak from transmission drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 51,097 miles

Front exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Front exhaust flex section deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak from transmission drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 39,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle rusty

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 24 May 2022 39,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle rusty

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 38,245 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 36,029 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,611 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 25,499 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,370 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 14,555 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 10,661 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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SK61 JWZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SK61 JWZ, 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 SK61 JWZ registered?

SK61 JWZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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