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WV61 FGP

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 FGP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2025

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 107,898 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 100,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 100,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted ok (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,031 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,893 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 87,480 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 17 Jun 2019 83,135 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,607 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 19 Jun 2018 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,671 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,051 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 41,033 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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WV61 FGP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WV61 FGP, 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 WV61 FGP registered?

WV61 FGP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WV61 FGP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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