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WJ61 DLV

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,402 mi
Last recorded80,402 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 DLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 80,402 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 67,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 60,244 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 60,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,861 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 54,328 miles

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 54,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2020 50,701 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 50,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,952 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated, Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2 mm, Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing slightly. ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 42,700 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged damage to outer sidewall. both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mount has slight play.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box and pipe corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 39,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 39,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,230 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,869 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,289 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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WJ61 DLV 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 75%.

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 WJ61 DLV, 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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WJ61 DLV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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