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WK61 SWU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,155 mi
Last recorded45,155 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 SWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 45,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 43,397 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 41,844 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 40,156 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 39,703 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 39,369 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 39,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres need replacing ASAP

Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,896 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 14,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 11,770 miles

Nearside Rear on outer sidewall tyre perished

Pass 26 Aug 2014 9,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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WK61 SWU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WK61 SWU, 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 WK61 SWU registered?

WK61 SWU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is WK61 SWU safe to buy?

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