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DV61 GBY

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,879 mi
Last recorded39,879 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 GBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 39,879 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 33,876 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 30,830 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 30,829 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 30,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 27,979 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked outer sidewall - on limit now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush & light misting of oil (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked outer sidewall - on limit now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit now (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2022 26,224 miles

Both front suspension top mounts heavily corroded

Exhaust clamp by the flexible joint has corroded and deteriorating

Exhaust clamp missing where the center pipe and the back box join together

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount in front of the flexible section is corroding away (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroding on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge of the rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking and perishing on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 23,951 miles

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

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

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

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

both exhaust clamps are corroding/front hanger is corroding & rear box outer skin is deteriorating

both front suspension top mount cups are corroding

offside front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2020 22,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 19,301 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres worn to excess and slightly perished

Pass 3 Oct 2018 16,561 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2017 15,366 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 15,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 13,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 12,163 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 12,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 11,090 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 10,473 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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DV61 GBY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DV61 GBY, 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 DV61 GBY registered?

DV61 GBY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DV61 GBY safe to buy?

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