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WV61 YOD

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,235 mi
Last recorded65,235 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 65,235 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 59,886 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box casing corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2023 59,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 54,802 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 54,799 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 54,393 miles

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

Rear Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Underbody suspension components has heavy surface rust

Pass 3 Oct 2020 53,482 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,996 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 21 Apr 2018 49,998 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,018 miles

oil low

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,456 miles

leak on nsf shock absorber

oil low

Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,589 miles

slight runout in front brakes [rbt]

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 YOD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WV61 YOD, 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 WV61 YOD registered?

WV61 YOD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is WV61 YOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 YOD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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