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GF11 JPU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,973 mi
Last recorded108,973 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 JPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 108,973 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,156 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 105,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 95,480 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 95,479 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 84,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,237 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 66,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 61,777 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 61,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,262 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,511 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tye has a nail in it

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,863 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 43,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both nearside & offside (1.8)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 37,294 miles

Drivers wiper blade split,but still clearing the screen

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting/peeling. No holes.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,969 miles

advise rear exhaust box outer skin peeling/corroded(no blows)

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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GF11 JPU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF11 JPU, 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 GF11 JPU registered?

GF11 JPU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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