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WU61 UAW

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,286 mi
Last recorded99,286 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 99,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 93,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 86,266 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 83,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 74,025 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 74,020 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 71,427 miles

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

o/s n/s rear axle to coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 71,427 miles

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

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

o/s n/s rear axle to coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2019 68,208 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 64,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,844 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 59,832 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INSIDE EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,109 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 41,786 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,309 miles

front pads low

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 UAW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAW, 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 UAW registered?

WU61 UAW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is WU61 UAW safe to buy?

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