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FD61 GJU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,250 mi
Last recorded128,250 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 GJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 128,250 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2025 126,249 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2024 113,928 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,933 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2023 92,429 miles

exhaust corroding

front disc pads worn

front disc pads worn

rear wiper worn

Pass 23 Jun 2022 70,087 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,892 miles

Coolant leak radiator damp ()

all exhaust corroding but not blowing

Pass 7 Jan 2020 27,338 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroding but not blowing

Pass 3 Jan 2019 25,216 miles

all exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 8 Jan 2018 23,184 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 18,814 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 16,641 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 14,027 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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FD61 GJU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 FD61 GJU, 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 FD61 GJU registered?

FD61 GJU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is FD61 GJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 GJU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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