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YR61 WUO

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,721 mi
Last recorded53,721 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 53,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 53,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 52,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2025 52,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,189 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside and various suspension components

Nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 25 Mar 2022 49,188 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to underside and various suspension components

Handbrake/brake fluid light lit constantly

Nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Fail 23 Mar 2022 49,188 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to underside and various suspension components

Handbrake/brake fluid light lit constantly

Nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,620 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

all coil springs corroding , more so rears

exhaust system corroding in places

Fail 12 Mar 2021 47,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker leaking badly (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

all coil springs corroding , more so rears

exhaust system corroding in places

front wipers slow to clear , starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,907 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 44,395 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 44,395 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,848 miles

exhaust rear box corroding, but not blowing

Fail 6 Apr 2018 41,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split between tread , cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem perishing badly (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre starting to split / perish between tread & sidewalls & starting to wear out of shape on inner edge

exhaust rear box corroding, but not blowing

front brake discs corroding badly on inner faces

Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,130 miles

front exhaust bracket deteriorated and come away ( exhaust still well supported)

front inner brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Fail 4 Apr 2016 37,130 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp deteriorated (7.1.1)

front exhaust bracket deteriorated and come away ( exhaust still well supported)

front inner brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,402 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded/peeling

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 WUO is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WUO, 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 WUO registered?

YR61 WUO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 October 2011.

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