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WU61 TZA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,639 mi
Last recorded96,639 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 TZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 96,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 92,105 miles

Engine cooling fan noisy

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cracking on inner wall ! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished & cracked !

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished & cracked !

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 2 Nov 2022 92,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine cooling fan noisy

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cracking on inner wall ! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished & cracked !

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished & cracked !

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 3 Nov 2021 84,202 miles

Cooling fan very noisy

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,693 miles

Cooling van bearings very noisy !

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Oct 2019 71,776 miles

Exhaust blow at downpipe joint

Fail 25 Oct 2019 71,746 miles

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

Exhaust blow at downpipe joint

N/S/F tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2018 62,479 miles

Minor exhaust leak from first joint.

Fail 2 Nov 2018 62,479 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Minor exhaust leak from first joint.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,928 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 53,398 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 53,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front fog lamp damaged, glass crack

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

Wiper blades worn/smear

Fail 2 Jun 2016 41,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front fog lamp damaged, glass crack

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

Wiper blades worn/smear

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 25,236 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 TZA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA registered?

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

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