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WU61 TZG

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,726 mi
Last recorded55,726 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 55,726 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 52,936 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 49,117 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 49,113 miles

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

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 46,563 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 46,563 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,620 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 29 Jun 2021 40,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 37,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 36,304 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 36,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 35,783 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,051 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 13,286 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 13,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front 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 TZG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG registered?

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

Is WU61 TZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU61 TZG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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