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AV61 GYY

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,640 mi
Last recorded100,640 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 GYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 100,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 89,790 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 78,710 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 78,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 36,438 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 36,436 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,336 miles

advise exhaust corroded advise coil springs rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2017 27,753 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2017 27,752 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres on/near limit

Pass 8 Sep 2016 22,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,556 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 14,519 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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AV61 GYY is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV61 GYY, 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 AV61 GYY registered?

AV61 GYY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is AV61 GYY safe to buy?

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