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WU61 LSC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,784 mi
Last recorded77,784 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 LSC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 77,784 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 77,784 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 73,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort.

Fail 10 May 2024 73,500 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort.

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

Pass 15 May 2023 64,281 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 64,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 58,189 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 58,176 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 54,141 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 54,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,259 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 48,972 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 48,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,592 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,202 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)

engine breather pipe split

Fail 1 Jun 2016 31,184 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)

engine breather pipe split

Pass 13 May 2015 25,112 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

back box in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2014 19,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WU61 LSC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WU61 LSC, 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 WU61 LSC registered?

WU61 LSC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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