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W1 WFM

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,053 mi
Last recorded58,053 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 WFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 58,053 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Corrosion along bottom of drivers door

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Corrosion on rear axle

Rear Rear axle damaged at spring carrier still structurally ok

Fail 17 Jul 2024 58,053 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Corrosion along bottom of drivers door

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Corrosion on rear axle

Rear Rear axle damaged at spring carrier still structurally ok

Pass 21 Jul 2023 51,060 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 51,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 47,805 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 47,805 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 44,947 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 44,947 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 42,531 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both side walls perished

parking brake just met efforts

Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,257 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 37,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,181 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,852 miles

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

exhaust corroded

sump porous

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,258 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2014 15,377 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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W1 WFM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 W1 WFM, 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 W1 WFM registered?

W1 WFM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is W1 WFM safe to buy?

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