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AO61 GPV

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,950 mi
Last recorded46,950 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 GPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 46,950 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

engine sump corroded

rear subframe covered in underseal

Pass 21 Aug 2024 43,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just passed lambda emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 40,377 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp and mounting corroded VERY WEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

engine sump corroded

rear exhaust outer cover corroded and weak

Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,899 miles

Front Front Exhaust Clamp And Mounting Corroded And Weak

Pass 12 Aug 2021 32,893 miles

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded Front Exhaust Clamp And Mounting Corroded And Weak

Pass 17 Aug 2020 29,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is starting to de-laminate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Corroded around lower spring cup area (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Corroded around lower spring cup area (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 25,519 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded weak

Pass 11 Aug 2018 21,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 18,607 miles

both front discs corroded on inner edges

rear exhaust cover corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2016 15,020 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside service brake efficiency significantly lower than nearside (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 15,020 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside service brake efficiency significantly lower than nearside (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 11,991 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 8,243 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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AO61 GPV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO61 GPV, 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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AO61 GPV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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