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YJ59 WDR

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,174 mi
Last recorded66,174 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 WDR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 66,174 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle showng signs of corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,488 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 62,985 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,086 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2022 59,718 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 58,801 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,953 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 55,780 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,866 miles

Front exhaust bracket coroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 51,967 miles

tyres osr4mm osf7mm nsr6mm nsf7mm

Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,527 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 45,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,093 miles

rear x box getting corroded osf6mm osr5mm nsr7mm nsf6mm

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,937 miles

rear exhaust box getting corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,385 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,513 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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YJ59 WDR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YJ59 WDR, 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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YJ59 WDR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2011.

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