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WR61 SYZ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,777 mi
Last recorded80,777 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 SYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 80,777 miles

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

exhaust corroded rear box

rear bump stop missing

Fail 14 May 2026 80,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded rear box

rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Jun 2025 73,156 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded rear box

Fail 9 Jun 2025 73,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded rear box

Pass 3 Jun 2024 64,593 miles

Aux belt cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Pad ware sensor witing hanging down unplugged

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 May 2024 64,593 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Aux belt cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Pad ware sensor witing hanging down unplugged

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 60,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 56,068 miles

Nearside and offside front top strut mount retaining cups corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 52,521 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP RUSTY

Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,836 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,839 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 46,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 44,546 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,152 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,652 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,789 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 21,119 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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WR61 SYZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel 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 WR61 SYZ, 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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What year was WR61 SYZ registered?

WR61 SYZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is WR61 SYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 SYZ 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.

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