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WR61 ZTM

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,704 mi
Last recorded99,704 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 ZTM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 99,704 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH lower coil spring mounting saddles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 94,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Especially BOTH lower coil spring mounting saddles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,203 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,800 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm tread depth - monitor. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 75,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm tread depth - monitor. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,612 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 69,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge bald 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,364 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 56,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,522 miles

Front tyres perishing and have edge wear

rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2016 42,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

Front tyres perishing and have edge wear

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,458 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 27,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ZTM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZTM, 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 ZTM registered?

WR61 ZTM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is WR61 ZTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 ZTM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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