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WJ61 XKK

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,239 mi
Last recorded79,239 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 79,239 miles

Front both shock absorber top mounts / cups corroded

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2026 79,239 miles

Front both shock absorber top mounts / cups corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 75,471 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes starting to wear/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front wear in exhaust flexi joint

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread has light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 71,607 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe worn/ clamp corroded

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

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 68,156 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion Around Spring Section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 64,112 miles

Engine sump pan damp (slight oil leak )

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear tail box corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 59,308 miles

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

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

Rear Silencer Outer Casing Corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,958 miles

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

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,366 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear uneven tread wear both rear tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,279 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,169 miles

Rear tyres cracking around tread areas

Fail 23 Jun 2016 34,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres cracking around tread areas

Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,924 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 23,088 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 XKK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XKK, 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 XKK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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