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WJ61 DMZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,443 mi
Last recorded87,443 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 DMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 87,443 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 85,482 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 85,482 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

All suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 84,892 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 73,586 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 68,156 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 68,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 61,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,522 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,718 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 47,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,370 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,494 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 DMZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ61 DMZ, 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 WJ61 DMZ registered?

WJ61 DMZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is WJ61 DMZ safe to buy?

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