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GD11 AWJ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,081 mi
Last recorded74,081 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD11 AWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 74,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2025 69,770 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 69,769 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Bracket broken/insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,407 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 60,407 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 57,672 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 56,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 56,762 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

battery warning light on

Pass 12 Feb 2020 52,558 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 47,825 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 47,825 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,031 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 46,031 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bolt missing (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,819 miles

rear bumper damaged. registration plate secure and registration plate lamps working at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2017 42,815 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake caliper lower pin locking clip missing (3.5.1l)

rear bumper damaged. registration plate secure and registration plate lamps working at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,392 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,033 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,310 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 22,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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GD11 AWJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GD11 AWJ, 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 GD11 AWJ registered?

GD11 AWJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 August 2011.

Is GD11 AWJ safe to buy?

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