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WU61 TZJ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,598 mi
Last recorded49,598 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 49,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf and osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 41,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front *Borderline pass*. Bushes also deteriorated and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 41,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front *Borderline pass*. Bushes also deteriorated and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Top mount securing washers corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 25,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

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

Top mount securing washers corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 25,281 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

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

Top mount securing washers corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 25,216 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Top mount securing washers corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 24,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Top mount securing washers corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 23,281 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 23,279 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust knocking at rear

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both and nail in offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,126 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 17,833 miles

2 rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2017 14,948 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 12,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 10,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 8,039 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 TZJ 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 81.3%.

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 TZJ, 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 TZJ registered?

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

Is WU61 TZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU61 TZJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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