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WU61 LUB

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,810 mi
Last recorded89,810 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 LUB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 89,810 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 84,889 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 76,609 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 70,879 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 66,466 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 62,128 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 62,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,094 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,919 miles

radiator show signs of leaking

Fail 25 Apr 2018 50,919 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

radiator show signs of leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,592 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,624 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 9,812 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 8,496 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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WU61 LUB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU61 LUB, 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 WU61 LUB registered?

WU61 LUB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WU61 LUB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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