CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ61 SVS

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,168 mi
Last recorded71,168 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 SVS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 71,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 71,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 70,429 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 59,503 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 55,255 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 49,716 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 46,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 46,160 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush showing signs of separation from outer bush casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded and separated from main silencer

Rear exhaust box to center section clamp missing but system secure at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2020 43,937 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush showing signs of separation from outer bush casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded and separated from main silencer

Rear exhaust box to center section clamp missing but system secure at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2019 37,983 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 wearing on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 37,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush separated from centre fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush separated from centre fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 wearing on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 31,367 miles

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded outer casing and breaking up

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 23,222 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 15,992 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 7,803 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 6,431 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ61 SVS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SVS, 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

How do I check the history of WJ61 SVS?

You can check the full history of WJ61 SVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ61 SVS registered?

WJ61 SVS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is WJ61 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ61 SVS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ61 SVS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ61 SVS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.