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WV61 YRL

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,754 mi
Last recorded33,754 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 YRL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 33,754 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 33,696 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre damaged by a stone wedged in rim

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded. early attention required.

knocking noise from steering.

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking.

Fail 20 Mar 2020 31,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded. early attention required.

knocking noise from steering.

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 29,916 miles

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,479 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 28,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 25,466 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Fail 22 Dec 2016 25,445 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 21,434 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 15,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YRL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WV61 YRL, 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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WV61 YRL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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