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SP61 WVZ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,230 mi
Last recorded79,230 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 WVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 79,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 71,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damaged no sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 65,656 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damaged no sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 55,254 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 55,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 55,171 miles

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected 40mm (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 46,922 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 45,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 45,342 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,498 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,081 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,387 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 29,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2014 12,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 12,225 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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SP61 WVZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP61 WVZ, 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 SP61 WVZ registered?

SP61 WVZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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