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YR61 JWX

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,150 mi
Last recorded88,150 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 JWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,150 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 88,147 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 87,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,178 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jul 2021 80,924 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2020 77,891 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 77,891 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,172 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 74,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,847 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 70,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 70,763 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,725 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,084 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,270 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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YR61 JWX is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YR61 JWX, 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 YR61 JWX registered?

YR61 JWX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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