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WN61 TCU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,470 mi
Last recorded58,470 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 58,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside and offside front struts have slight movement at upper attachment

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,098 miles

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 49,585 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 49,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 47,385 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 47,385 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 43,401 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 39,021 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 34,213 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 27,166 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 22,013 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2017 18,247 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 16,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 14,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2014 12,602 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 TCU 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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

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

Is WN61 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN61 TCU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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