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WG61 EWR

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,058 mi
Last recorded89,058 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 EWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 89,058 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 89,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 85,775 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,211 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 82,211 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 82,112 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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 29 Nov 2022 78,378 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,188 miles

Exhaust clamp missing . Exhaust not leaking

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,129 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 62,676 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 54,344 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER DEGRADED

Fail 14 Nov 2018 54,344 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction MIRROR ORNAMENTS (3.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST SILENCER DEGRADED

Pass 4 Dec 2017 46,139 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 46,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 37,294 miles

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

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

REAR SILENCER STARTING TO DEGRADE

Pass 28 Nov 2015 28,186 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 17,553 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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WG61 EWR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 WG61 EWR, 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 WG61 EWR registered?

WG61 EWR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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