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WJ11 XUY

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,062 mi
Last recorded97,062 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 XUY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 97,062 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 95,841 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 95,818 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 92,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 92,797 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 87,171 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise change (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 82,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both advise change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise change both (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,368 miles

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

exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 78,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Middle & rear exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s & n/s parking brake cables, outer casings deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 68,582 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded, not blowing

exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded and broken

Fail 3 Sep 2018 68,582 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded, not blowing

exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded and broken

Pass 30 Jul 2017 64,075 miles

Front brake disc's are lipped.

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

exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,438 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 39,387 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,931 miles

Exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of gas

N/s/f wheel trim missing

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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WJ11 XUY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ11 XUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ11 XUY registered?

WJ11 XUY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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