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WV61 YPJ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,945 mi
Last recorded80,945 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 80,945 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 79,657 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 78,237 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 76,936 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 75,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 72,952 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 72,952 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,712 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 59,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 55,620 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 49,191 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres getting low

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2017 43,541 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,937 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread and tread starting to crack on outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tail pipe outer skin very rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 35,948 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 YPJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 WV61 YPJ, 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 YPJ registered?

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

Is WV61 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 YPJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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