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WU61 TYV

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,492 mi
Last recorded53,492 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 TYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 53,492 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 52,399 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both front strut top retaining plates corroded

coolant level low

Pass 3 Jul 2024 51,314 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front strut top retaining plates corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2024 51,314 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front strut top retaining plates corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 50,273 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both front strut top retaining plates corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,822 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front strut top mount retaining plates corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2021 48,916 miles

both front strut top retaining plates heavily corroded

both rear coil springs corroded at base

Pass 22 Jun 2020 48,597 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 48,305 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 45,766 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 36,885 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 36,884 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 27,120 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,761 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 9,488 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 TYV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 WU61 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

WU61 TYV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is WU61 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU61 TYV 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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