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WN61 OAU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,170 mi
Last recorded96,170 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 OAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 96,170 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 96,170 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 92,982 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 89,921 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 86,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Slight Damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump-Stop Loose Within Spring

Offside Rear Bump-Stop Missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 83,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 73,439 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,002 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 57,620 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2019 57,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2018 46,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2017 38,395 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 31,239 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,329 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 14,998 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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WN61 OAU 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 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 WN61 OAU, 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 WN61 OAU registered?

WN61 OAU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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