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AK61 GYG

2011 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,411 mi
Last recorded159,411 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Fiesta59,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 GYG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 159,411 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 159,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 153,639 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 144,106 miles

Exhaust silencer layers peeling off

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 144,106 miles

Exhaust silencer layers peeling off

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 131,799 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2022 131,799 miles

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2021 120,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm and wear inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 120,530 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm and wear inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 111,397 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 107,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear backbox corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 97,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear silencer outer skin heavy corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 97,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear silencer outer skin heavy corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,017 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 85,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,253 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,316 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,413 miles

Front brake disk and pads wearing thin.

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AK61 GYG is a 2011 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,643 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 Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK61 GYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK61 GYG registered?

AK61 GYG is a 2011 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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