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FG61 ZGM

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,151 mi
Last recorded72,151 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 ZGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 72,151 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 72,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 67,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 67,215 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 62,321 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2023 62,320 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 57,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 54,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 50,575 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 48,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer clamp badly corroded,advise replacement

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 44,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 38,325 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 32,801 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 26,678 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 26,678 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 20,862 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 20,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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FG61 ZGM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG61 ZGM, 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 FG61 ZGM registered?

FG61 ZGM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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