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WU61 UAJ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,590 mi
Last recorded73,590 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 UAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 73,590 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

battery retaining support corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 71,413 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 69,786 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slightly at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 66,399 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 66,387 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,935 miles

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,821 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 56,809 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 51,703 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,003 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres approx 3mm - nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2016 22,535 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,846 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm in places

Pass 26 Sep 2014 14,790 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 UAJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 UAJ, 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 UAJ registered?

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

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